Britain and the swinging sixties?
Course
In London
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Benedictine Study and Arts Centre
Course London / Classroom-based£ 50 + VAT -
Tate Britain
Course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Croydon College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Vocational qualification London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Sotheby's Institute of Art
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Haringey Sixth Form College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
International College London
Course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
The course examines the decade 1960-69 from several different angles, and is intended to provoke discussion of the many political, social, cultural and scientific changes that took place during the decade. We will decide how far it is sensible to call this time the “swinging sixties”.
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About this course
Decide how far the 1960s brought real and lasting change to the lives of people living in Britain and discuss those events and issues that you believe had the most impact.
There are no additional costs. If you would like to take some notes, do bring a notebook or other means to record key points.
Tutor presentation, group discussion, tutor-guided analysis of documents, images and video clips. You will be
given a short reading list in case you would like to do some additional reading, but this is not necessary to
participation in class discussion.
Reviews
Course programme
Major issues of the decade, including relations with the USA, decolonisation of British Empire, Northern Ireland and the development of a multi-cultural society.
Popular culture: music, art, fashion, broadcasting and sport
The “permissive society” and how far this was brought about by changes in the law
Scientific and technological breakthroughs and their impact on people’s lives.
Additional information
Britain and the swinging sixties?
-
Benedictine Study and Arts Centre
Course London / Classroom-based£ 50 + VAT -
Tate Britain
Course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Croydon College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Vocational qualification London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Sotheby's Institute of Art
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Haringey Sixth Form College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
International College London
Course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request