America in the 70s: culture and society
Time: 18:00 - 19:45
Location: Online
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: HCC04
- Dates: 07/05/24 - 11/06/24
- Time: 18:00 - 19:45
- Taught: Tue, Evening
- Duration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Pauline Greene, Mark Malcomson, Paul Sutton, Patricia Sweeney, Dafydd Townley, Ian Tucknott
Course Code: HCC04
Duration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This online intertextual course will explore the political, social and cultural context of 1970s America through a
representation of the literature, history, music, film and art of the period. The course has different tutors for each
specialism, providing different ways in to understanding the decade. Classes provide a 'taster' of the decade and
an opportunity to experience sessions in different subject areas offered in Humanities, Art History and Music at City Lit.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
Literature (tutor: Patricia Sweeney)
Voices of change in the literature of the decade.
History (tutor: Mark Malcomson) Presidents - the key personalities of the period; key international and foreign affairs, events/incidents
History (tutor: Dale Mineshima-Lowe) America's socio-economic changes across the 1970s
Music (tutor: Pauline Greene) The electronic revolution: soul, funk, disco, minimalism and more
Art (tutor: Ian Tucknott) This session will explore American Art in the 1970s, from land and body art, to conceptualism and Capitalism.
Film (tutor: Paul Sutton) In the 1970s, a group of mainly young and unknown directors transformed American cinema through a series of remarkable films that were at once artistically and commercially successful—and politically resonant. We will explore some of the key films of the era.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
-Understand how America changes socially, politically and economically during this period
-Explore literary works of the period and how they reflect 70s culture
-Develop an awareness of how the film and motion picture industry was transformed by a group of young
maverick directors
-Explore new ways of seeing through 1970s art movements
-Understand the musical influences in this period.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Anyone with an interest in American culture and society is welcome.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Sessions will include lectures,short interactive talks, and working in small and large groups. Power point, online
clips, visual images and film extracts will be included. Readings will be given in preparation prior to some of the
classes.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Materials will be provided and/or links will be given for designated sessions. Bring a pen and paper or tablet for notes.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Look for other culture courses on our website at www.citylit.ac.uk under History, Culture and Writing/Culture.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.