Cultural Studies Short Courses in London and Online
Enjoy examining and discussing some of the most pressing concerns that face humanity as we head further into the 21st century. Whether considering what it means to be human in a world that is grappling with the development of Artificial Intelligence or understanding the impact of social media on the way that we think about and live our lives.
Our innovative interdisciplinary Cultural studies courses offer a way into exploring a range of burning contemporary issues that are represented and investigated by thinkers, writers, filmmakers and artists in a range of thoughtful and creative ways.
Study in-person, or online from the comfort of home, with classes that allow you to participate in discussions with fellow adult students and share your passion for Culture as part of a learning community. We offer daytime, evening and weekend courses, both short and long.
Our tutors are experts in their fields and experienced educators. Tutors share their knowledge and passion for Culture through presentations, screenings, interactive discussion, analysis, and other activities. Many students return to take more courses, telling us they enjoy being part of our City Lit community. Our popular courses often sell out quickly, so we invite you to browse and book your place now.
- America in the 30s: culture and society
Course start date: Tue 4 Feb 2025Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Zoe Crombie, Pauline Greene, Mark Malcomson, Dale Mineshima-Lowe, Patricia Sweeney, Ian TucknottFrom the Great Depression to the New Deal, from Swing and big band music to gangster films and screwball
comedies, this online intertextual course explores the political, social and cultural context of 1930s America through a study of literature, history, music, film and art of the period. With different tutors for each specialism, the course
provides a 'taster' in each subject as a gateway to further study in understanding this fascinating period in American culture and society.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - America in the 40s: culture and society Course start date: Tue 6 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pauline Greene, Mark Malcomson, Dale Mineshima-Lowe, Paul Sutton, Patricia Sweeney, Ian TucknottThe bombing of Pearl Harbor brought Americans into WW2, while the European need for goods pulled the USA out of the Depression of the 30s, providing new opportunities for women, African Americans and other people of colour.
Post-War America saw a new energy, of hope but also despair. This online intertextual course explores the political, social and cultural context of 1940s America through a study of the literature, history, music, film and art of the period.
With different tutors for each specialism, the course provides a 'taster' in each subject as a gateway to further study in understanding this fascinating period in American culture and society.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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