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The Twentieth Century Through Culture

Dive into a close examination of the cultural outputs of the twentieth century to interrogate how this turbulent period of world history was reflected through its culture. Weight is placed on the student's ability to think critically about the complex ideologies and debates surrounding this period.

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5 HOURS

5 LESSONS

The Twentieth Century Through Culture

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Course Overview


The history of the twentieth century is often taught through dates, figures and events which do not reflect the full story. By looking more closely at popular culture, this course picks apart the complex ideologies, identities and emotions which shaped and were shaped by these ‘surface-level’ events of history. How were social changes reflected through music? How did art respond to the World Wars? What role did new mass media play in driving political change? By examining culture and ‘history from below’, this course answers these questions interrogatively.

Course Content


10 LESSONS

10 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Lesson One: Theorising Modernity: Psychology and Sociology

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Lesson Two: Modern Media: Radio, Film and Television

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Lesson Three: Jazz, Blues and Multiracial America

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Lesson Four: Women’s Growing Role in Culture

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Lesson Five: The World Wars in Image and Song

60 minutes

Lesson 6

Lesson Six: The Avant-Garde and Counter-Culture

60 minutes

Lesson 7

Lesson Seven: The Sixties

60 minutes

Lesson 8

Lesson Eight: After the Sixties: Counter-Culture Goes Mainstream

60 minutes

Lesson 9

Lesson Nine: Hip-hop, Disco, Techno, Punk

60 minutes

Lesson 10

Lesson Ten: Continuity and Change: The Constant Revolution of the Twentieth Century

60 minutes

Key Skills


Source Analysis

Close Reading

Research Skills

Critical Thinking

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Michael

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