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Nov 25, 2024
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ARCHIVED 2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MLS 538 - Sport in a Multicultural World 3.00 credit hours
This course explores the function of sport in American society as utilized by various constituencies. It assumes an interdisciplinary format that draws from historical, sociological, anthropological and literary texts, as well as film analysis. Reading and class discussions will analyze the role of sport in the construction of culture, the nature of cultural change over time and the various meanings of sport among sub-cultures. Ethical questions, such as the role of sport in establishing, reinforcing or resisting dominant social values will be considered. This course aims to improve critical thinking and analytical skills by learning and applying theoretical frameworks. Students should develop a historical perspective on the construction of culture, and particularly, on the uses of sport in that process. Students should also gain an appreciation and respect for alternative cultures.
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