Bob Dylan: an introduction to his music

City Lit

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    London

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    Different dates available

This course will focus on the first decade of Dylan’s career, with a particular emphasis on cultural and political aspects of the 1960s as they relate to his music. We will examine the context of the American Folk Music Revival and Dylan’s place in it, and the significance of his changes of direction.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Demonstrate an appreciation of Dylan’s landmark albums including Freewheelin’, The Times They Are A-Changin’ and Blonde On Blonde
- Place Dylan’s work within a wider cultural and political context
- Demonstrate a deeper understanding of Dylan’s place within contemporary popular music.

No. However, you may wish to buy some of the music or books recommended in class.

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Course programme

- An introduction to the American folk revival and Dylan’s early influences
- A cultural history of the 1960s: Dylan’s impact on his contemporaries; his place in the Civil Right Movement
- The wider context of Dylan’s song writing and its development through his early career.

You will be taught with short lectures, discussion, listening, tutorials and handouts. The course will use a variety of materials including audio recordings and film footage.

Additional information

We recommend: (MD808) David Bowie: Changes - a musical history To find out more about music appreciation classes and to read some of our recommendations, please see the blog post Music history and appreciation: the 2018/19 programme which lists our full programme of classes listed by term, and by day of the week. You may then click on each title to read the full course outline. 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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