Course:
Britpop!
Program Dates:
July 6 - August 5, 2018
Honors Credit:
None
WKU Course:
TBA
Discipline(s):
Music , Pop Culture , American Studies
Course Description:
This course looks at British popular music, mainly
from the 1960s to the present, starting with the
Beatles, Rolling Stones and Kinks etc. and moving
on to Punk, Shoegaze and Britpop (Oasis, Blur, etc.).
British youth culture is examined, with subcultural
groups like The Teds, Mods, Rastas, and Rockers
analyzed as style signifiers and as examples of
how important popular music is for British youth.
Emphasis is placed on bands and styles that did not
translate well to the United States for being “too
British” or other reasons. Field trips to Liverpool,
Manchester and within London amplify the
impact of the classroom sessions.
Prerequisites:
None
Physical Activity Requirements:
The walking tours last 2-3 hours, with very limited
opportunities for rest stops. Comfortable walking
shoes and water bottles are a MUST. The London
and Manchester tours stay largely level, but
Brighton has substantial elevation changes and is
the most demanding of the three.
Course Highlights:
Coming soon