American culture of the 1950s: literature, history, film

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    Course

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    London

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    Different dates available

We will explore the political, social and cultural context of 1950s America through a study of representative and sometimes surprisingly radical literature, history and film of the period. The course has different tutors for each specialism, providing different ways in to understanding the decade.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

-Understand how America changes socially, politically and economically during this period
-Explore the literary works of the period and how they reflect the cultural changes taking place in the country
-Develop an awareness of how the film and motion picture industry reflects not only the 'norm' but critiques the culture.

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Course programme

Please refer back to this page in November 2018 for further information.

Sessions will include short lecture and working in small and large groups. Film extracts will be shown in those designated sessions. Materials will be provided by the lecturers. Look at other courses in the Humanities under History, Culture and Writing at in the History, Literature and Film Studies sections. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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