Description
This topical course examines American sport over the course of the nation’s history in relation to political, economic, social, and cultural developments. Specifically, the class will focus on the growth of organized sports and how race, class, gender, ethnicity, capitalism, nationalism, globalization, and religion have crafted a relationship between sports and American society. From this course, students will develop a better understanding of the history of America through an assessment of the influence that sports have had in shaping American culture. For majors, this will be categorized under the Americas concentration.
Prerequisite: EN 110 or EN 111
Offered: As Needed
(Three credit hours)