Are you a keen Beatles fan? (And more importantly do you have a favourite Beatle?)
This course isn't all about them, but does take a look at Music that has had a big impact on Society, History and Culture.
This course will be split 50/50. Half the time will involve reading to modules and listening to music from moments of historical or cultural significance. The other half of the time you will be able to work on your own module looking at artists that you are interested in (and yes, you can pick Taylor Swift if you must).
The modules (at this stage) are:
Soul Singers - Nina Simone and Marvin Gaye - The Vietnam War and Segregation.
Modern Music - Macklemore and Childish Gambino - Thrifting, This is America, Freedom of Expression
Aotearoa New Zealand - Dave Dobbyn and the Muttonbirds - Cultural Identity and the Rainbow Warrior.
Pop Music - The Beatles (Who Else) - Great Britain and The Cultural Revolution
An Unlikely Combination - Bob Dylan and Eminem - Song Writing and Musical Controversy.
Rock Music - Pink Floyd and the Cranberries - Protest Music, The Troubles, Social Commentary
Around the World - Johnny Clegg and Bob Marley - Apartheid, Peace, Social Justice.
Country Music - Dolly Parton and Bruce Springsteen - Charity and Working Class Life
Please sign up if it sounds like a bit of you :). You will need your own headphones and access to a laptop or other device.