- History of College Football

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This course focuses on the history of college football in the United States from its northeastern origins to its growth southern and westward. This reading and writing intensive class will also examine the sociocultural factors along with a contemporary exploration of the sport and how it has shaped the current landscape of higher education. “The History of College Football” will explore how college athletics across divisions, conferences, states, and cities helps us understand the realities of the human experience through sport. Considering the various traditions and social mores within the sport, this class will grapple with the larger narrative of American history and culture through the lens of college football.