Politics and Sports

Catalog description

This course will analyze political, social, historical and cultural issues that are bound to sports, sporting events and athletes within and among various nation-states. Topics are organized thematically and chronologically, providing an overview of the numerous connections between politics and sports. The course analyzes specific political issues such as race, ethnicity, religion, economics, gender and masculinity that have emerged in sports such as soccer, baseball, American football, boxing and international events including the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup. Prerequisites: None.