SM 210 - Sport in Society

Sport is examined through the paradigm of different cultures within the U.S. and throughout the world and is discussed as a major social institution with the power to as a socializing agent and unifier of people. Complex social issues are analyzed through the forum of sport, forcing new and thought-provoking ways of understanding the importance and value of different cultures within the interdependent global community. Cultural components explored include gender, race, ethnicity, religion, and class. This course fulfills the Human Diversity requirement.

Credits: 3

Class Level Sophomore Undergraduate
Program Undergraduate