USGG 4001 - Sociology of Sport (0 Credit Hours)

This course will examine sport as a social institution and component of culture. Topics will include sport and socialization, youth sports, deviance in sports, gender, race, and social class in sports, sports and the media, sports and religion, and sport in educational settings. Students will be encouraged to ask questions and think critically about sports as part of social life. Students will also compare sport in France with sport in other countries they are familiar with. Outings will include opportunities for students to observe, participate in, and interact with the social institution of sport in France.

Cross Listing(s): SOCI 4338
Is Course Repeatable: No