THE POWER OF SPORTS

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This freshman seminar will examine the power of sports as an institution within American culture. It will include a critical analysis of the history of sports, and its evolution to becoming such a deeply entrenched element of the American landscape. This course will also explore the various social problems and issues associated with sports in our society. This may include, but not be limited to topics such as race, gender, equity, economics, crimes, and the role of the media.