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Jan 23, 2025
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ANT* K198 - Sports and Culture ° 3 CREDIT HOURS Prerequisite: ENG* K101 or ENG* K101S placement∞ or completion of ENG* K096 with a “C#” grade or better. This course will explore the intersection of sports (professional and amateur) with culture from various perspectives including participating athletes, spectators, and the broader community. Issues of race, ethnic identity, gender equity, spiritualism, regionalism, and nationalism will be discussed. In addition to the major professional sports, athletics related to particular cultures will be examined (ie. Native American Lacrosse, Asian martial arts, and Gaelic Games). Course content will be presented through a variety of readings, films, lectures, and class discussions. Students will be assessed through a combination of short response papers, written exams, class participation, and an academic research presentation.
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