Anarchy in the UK - A History of Punk from 1976-78, Certificate | Part time online | FutureLearn | United Kingdom
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Explore the history of punk and the role played by youth subcultures in contemporary history, while making your own punk fanzine with Anarchy in the UK - A History of Punk from 1976-78 at University of Reading by FutureLearn.

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Overview

In the late 1970s a new youth subculture emerged in the UK. This, of course, was punk, and a cultural revolt was underway.

Key facts:

On  Anarchy in the UK - A History of Punk from 1976-78 at University of Reading by FutureLearn , you will learn about the emergence of punk and its diverse range of meanings. You’ll use that lens to explore how youth cultures provided space for people to reimagine, discover and challenge the society and communities in which they were coming of age.

You’ll explore punk as a tool of expression for young people, and how it related to politics and events. You’ll consider punk’s relationship with gender, class, race, sexuality and protest, drawing comparisons with the youth culture of today.

Programme Structure

Syllabus:

  • The diverse meanings of ‘punk’, its roots and its effects on British culture.

  • The originators and defining events that led to punk’s spread across the UK and beyond.

  • The music: how the Sex Pistols opened the way for a wide range of sounds and bands.

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Duration

  • Part-time
    • 14 days
    • 3 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This cultural studies course is aimed at students interested in studying contemporary history at university.

  • It will also interest those involved in punk subcultures in the 70s, or anyone with a broad interest in youth politics or the history of punk.

Tuition Fee

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    109 USD/full
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  • National

    109 USD/full
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    Based on the tuition of 109 USD for the full programme during 14 days.

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