Using sociological theories and concepts, this course analyzes how society defines and organizes sports. This course also looks at how sports as a (local and globalized) social activity influences important aspects of our lives such as family, education, politics, the economy, media, and religion. It also examines how sports participation affects our ideas about, among other things, gender, class, ethnicity, conformity, and violence.
SOCL 2022: SPORTS AND GLOBALIZATION
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department
Credit Type
Fixed