English Football: a Social History
Learn the history, sociology and politics of English football, focusing on the World Cup and Leicester City in this free online course from University of Leicester.
Duration
4 weeks
Weekly study
3 hours
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Examine the roots of football and its rise to modern prominance.
This course will explore the history and culture of football, with a focus on the World Cup and on Leicester City Football Club.
We’ll explore the origins of football, from early clubs to professional leagues and European competition; the role of media and formation of the Premier League; the World Cup from origins to Russia 2018; and how LCFC became unlikely Premier League Champions.
The University of Leicester and De Montfort University have joined Leicester City Football Club to give a unique insight into the history and sociology of the sport, and the inside story of a premier league club.
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.
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