Sports in Society

Students will examine the development of sports through various historical perspectives and time periods. An emphasis will be placed on helping students gain a better understanding of the inter relationship that sports have on social, economic, cultural, and political forces that are at work in the global community. Students will examine the historical context as well as the significance of gender, race, ethnicity and social class through readings, primary sources, audio and visual materials as well as class discussions.

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