This course introduces students to a selection of literary, visual and musical texts that were seen, in their time, to challenge dominant ideologies. It examines the ways in which these texts were perceived to be 'countercultural' and assesses the extent to which they represented real opposition to cultural orthodoxies, and the degree to which they have subsequently become new orthodoxies.

10 x 2 hour seminars.

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The standard assessments for this course are:

■ Essay of 4,000 words - 80%

■ Presentation of 20 minutes - 20%

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:

■ There is no alternative to the essay, but an extension to the deadline can be offered as reasonable adjustment (students should follow the usual process for extensions).

■ A recorded presentation OR one-to-one presentation (if presentation would normally be in class) and Q&A with staff as alternative to the presentation.

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.

The aim of this course is to introduce students to a selection of literary, visual and musical texts that were seen, in their time, to challenge dominant ideologies. It aims to encourage examination of the ways in which these texts were perceived to be 'countercultural' and assessment of the extent to which they represented real opposition to cultural orthodoxies, and the degree to which they have subsequently become new orthodoxies.

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

- show a knowledge of a range of countercultural texts of the period;
- show a more detailed knowledge of selected texts;
- compare and contrast texts in interdisciplinary ways;
- show a knowledge of cultural theories of the period.