The 20th century witnessed a significant proliferation of subcultures and countercultures, reflecting a period of immense social, cultural, and political change.
Subcultures are groups within a dominant culture that develop their own norms, values, and styles, often in response to mainstream societal norms. These groups may emerge as a way for individuals to express their identity or rebel against dominant cultural norms. Countercultures, on the other hand, are more overtly oppositional to the mainstream culture. They actively challenge and reject prevailing societal values, often seeking to create an alternative lifestyle or social order.
The 20th century saw the rise of various subcultural and countercultural movements that sought to challenge established norms, authority, and traditional values. Some examples include the Beat Generation of the 1950s and 1960s, the hippie movement of the 1960s, the punk subculture of the 1970s, and the rave culture of the 1980s and 1990s. These movements played an important role in shaping the cultural landscape of their respective times. This course explores those movements by placing them in their historical context. We'll dive deep into the people, events, and styles that defined the movements, and examine academic theories on subcultures and
countercultures. Special attention will be given to exploring examples within socialist and communist settings to understand intricacies and contradictions within non-democratic societies.
The goal of this course is to help students grasp the significant cultural and historical impact of these phenomena and foster critical thinking through engaging discussions.
Poslední úprava: Vuksan Martina, Mgr. (14.08.2024)
The 20th century witnessed a significant proliferation of subcultures and countercultures, reflecting a period of immense social, cultural, and political change.
Subcultures are groups within a dominant culture that develop their own norms, values, and styles, often in response to mainstream societal norms. These groups may emerge as a way for individuals to express their identity or rebel against dominant cultural norms. Countercultures, on the other hand, are more overtly oppositional to the mainstream culture. They actively challenge and reject prevailing societal values, often seeking to create an alternative lifestyle or social order.
The 20th century saw the rise of various subcultural and countercultural movements that sought to challenge established norms, authority, and traditional values. Some examples include the Beat Generation of the 1950s and 1960s, the hippie movement of the 1960s, the punk subculture of the 1970s, and the rave culture of the 1980s and 1990s. These movements played an important role in shaping the cultural landscape of their respective times. This course explores those movements by placing them in their historical context. We'll dive deep into the people, events, and styles that defined the movements, and examine academic theories on subcultures and
countercultures. Special attention will be given to exploring examples within socialist and communist settings to understand intricacies and contradictions within non-democratic societies.
The goal of this course is to help students grasp the significant cultural and historical impact of these phenomena and foster critical thinking through engaging discussions.
Poslední úprava: Vuksan Martina, Mgr. (14.08.2024)
Podmínky zakončení předmětu -
Course completion
Successful completion of the following 2 requirements allow students to demonstrate their capacity in applying the gained knowledge to real-world observations, effectively present thier findings, and critically reflect on today’s youth cultures.
1. Attendance and participation (50%):
Regularly attending classes and actively participating in discussions as a way of contributing to the collective learning experience.
2. Presentation (50%):
Students are asked to deliver a 10-minute presentation during the final lecture (class 14). The focus of the presentation is on identifying 21st-century youth cultures (i.e. hipster culture, gaming culture, wellbeing culture, fandoms, etc.)
This activity encourages students to apply the acquired knowledge and analytical skills to recognize and articulate emerging cultural phenomena.
Poslední úprava: Vuksan Martina, Mgr. (14.08.2024)
Course completion
Successful completion of the following 2 requirements allow students to demonstrate their capacity in applying the gained knowledge to real-world observations, effectively present thier findings, and critically reflect on today’s youth cultures.
1. Attendance and participation (50%):
Regularly attending classes and actively participating in discussions as a way of contributing to the collective learning experience.
2. Presentation (50%):
Students are asked to deliver a 10-minute presentation during the final lecture (class 14). The focus of the presentation is on identifying 21st-century youth cultures (i.e. hipster culture, gaming culture, wellbeing culture, fandoms, etc.)
This activity encourages students to apply the acquired knowledge and analytical skills to recognize and articulate emerging cultural phenomena.
Poslední úprava: Vuksan Martina, Mgr. (14.08.2024)
Sylabus -
Class 1. Course overview and conceptual distinctions between subculture and subculture. Class 2. Concept origins and theories in social sciences and humanities. Class 3. The Beat Generation: 1950s’ Class 4. The Mods: 1950s/1960s Class 5. The hippie movement: 1960s/1970s Class 6. New York Underground: 1960s/1970s Class 7. Czechoslovak Underground: 1960s/1970s Class 8. American Punk: Early 1970s Class 9. British Punk: Late 1970s Class 10. Socialist Punk: Late 1970s and early 1980s Class 11. Hip-Hop and 'Gangsta' Rap: 1970s/1980s/1990s Class 12. Rave and Clubbing: 1990s Class 13. Conclusion and discussions on differentiations between subcultures and countercultures. Class 14. Students’ presentations on the 21st century youth culture of their choice.
Poslední úprava: Vuksan Martina, Mgr. (14.08.2024)
Class 1. Course overview and conceptual distinctions between subculture and subculture. Class 2. Concept origins and theories in social sciences and humanities. Class 3. The Beat Generation: 1950s’ Class 4. The Mods: 1950s/1960s Class 5. The hippie movement: 1960s/1970s Class 6. New York Underground: 1960s/1970s Class 7. Czechoslovak Underground: 1960s/1970s Class 8. American Punk: Early 1970s Class 9. British Punk: Late 1970s Class 10. Socialist Punk: Late 1970s and early 1980s Class 11. Hip-Hop and 'Gangsta' Rap: 1970s/1980s/1990s Class 12. Rave and Clubbing: 1990s Class 13. Conclusion and discussions on differentiations between subcultures and countercultures. Class 14. Students’ presentations on the 21st century youth culture of their choice.
Poslední úprava: Vuksan Martina, Mgr. (14.08.2024)
Studijní opory -
* List of recommended literature:
Cagle, Van M. 1995. Reconstructing Pop. Thousand Oaks Calif: Sage Publications.
Firth, Simon. Horne, Howard. Art into Pop. 2017. 1st ed. London: Routledge.
Hess, Mickey. Icons of Hip Hop: An Encyclopedia of the Movement Music and Culture. 2007. Westport Connecticut: Greenwood Press.
Laing, Dave. One Chord Wonder: Power and Meaning in Punk Rock. 2015. Oakland CA: PM Press.
Maderová, Blanka. Jurková, Zuzana. Veselý, Karel. Dotknout Se Světa: Česká Hudební Alternativa 1968-2013 = To Touch the World : Czech Musical Alternative 1968-2013. 2013 První vydání ed. Praha: Fakulta humanitních studií Univerzity Karlovy.
McLeod, Kembrew. The Downtown Pop Underground: New York City and the Literary Punks Renegade Artists DIY Filmmakers Mad Playwrights and Rock “n” Roll Glitter Queens Who Revolutionized Culture. 2018. New York: Abrams Press.
Weight, Richard. 2013. Mod! A Very British Style. London: Bodley Head.
Poslední úprava: Vuksan Martina, Mgr. (14.08.2024)
* List of recommended literature:
Cagle, Van M. 1995. Reconstructing Pop. Thousand Oaks Calif: Sage Publications.
Firth, Simon. Horne, Howard. Art into Pop. 2017. 1st ed. London: Routledge.
Hess, Mickey. Icons of Hip Hop: An Encyclopedia of the Movement Music and Culture. 2007. Westport Connecticut: Greenwood Press.
Laing, Dave. One Chord Wonder: Power and Meaning in Punk Rock. 2015. Oakland CA: PM Press.
Maderová, Blanka. Jurková, Zuzana. Veselý, Karel. Dotknout Se Světa: Česká Hudební Alternativa 1968-2013 = To Touch the World : Czech Musical Alternative 1968-2013. 2013 První vydání ed. Praha: Fakulta humanitních studií Univerzity Karlovy.
McLeod, Kembrew. The Downtown Pop Underground: New York City and the Literary Punks Renegade Artists DIY Filmmakers Mad Playwrights and Rock “n” Roll Glitter Queens Who Revolutionized Culture. 2018. New York: Abrams Press.
Weight, Richard. 2013. Mod! A Very British Style. London: Bodley Head.
Poslední úprava: Vuksan Martina, Mgr. (14.08.2024)
