MO3516 Popular Culture, Nation and Society: Leisure in Britain 1880 - 1960

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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SCQF level

SCQF level 9

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Planned timetable

TBC

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Module coordinator

Dr J J Nott

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Module Staff

Dr J J Nott

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Module description

This module will explore the extraordinary growth of popular culture in Britain, c 1880-1960, from Victorian music hall to 'Teddy Boys'. It will study the key subjects of music, cinema, radio, sport and popular literature. Popular culture in Britain has never developed in a vacuum, therefore it will be examined in a broader historical context. Through selected case studies the module will trace the historical development of the agencies, institutions and audiences associated with the production and consumption of popular culture. It will analyse this expansion from before the First World War, through to the Second World War and beyond, ending with the major developments of the early Post War years.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS AT LEAST 60 CREDITS FROM {MO1007, MO1008, MO2008, HI2001, MH2002}

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

Re-assessment

4,000-word essay = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2-hour seminar, plus 1 office hour.

Scheduled learning hours

20

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

280

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.