English Football: a Social History
A short course looking at the history, sociology and politics of football, including focuses on the World Cup and Leicester City.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone interested in football and its background, its place in world culture and media, in the Football World Cup, and in LCFC and its effect on the city of Leicester and in the wider world.
What topics will you cover?
A history of football from early leagues and formats, through to the present day.
The influence of the media, and European football, on the English game.
The social impact of football: on fans and communities, through disaster and euphoria.
A history of the World Cup, from origins to Russia 2018
A case study of one Premier League club, looking in detail at their folk history and modern success.
A detailed look at Leicester City Football Club’s remarkable ‘great escape’ and title-winning season 2015-16.
An examination of the present state of football, and how it might change in the future.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Summarise key points in the history of football, from its roots to the Premier League
Evaluate the role football plays in society, from fans to local and international communities
Debate economic influences and motivations in modern football
Discuss the current state of football, and its role in society
