LIST 540: Sport and Society
(American Perspective Thematic Area)

Instructor:  Dr. Paul Bursik
Date:  April 4, 18, May 2, 16, May 30
Time:  6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location:  For April 4, 18, May 2, Cofrin Hall Room 203
                   For May 16 and 30, Cofrin Hall Room 201
Conference Date (Required):  May 22-24

The course explores the many ways in which sport impacts society and reflects our society and culture. Such topics as youth sports, fandom, sports and gender, sports and race, and sports and the arts will be included. Through readings, discussions and conference attendance, students will explore and research the multiple influences that sports have on our lives and the lives of others. Attendance at the "A Mirror of our Culture Sport and Society in America" conference is required. 

Full degree tuition for the course will also cover the cost of the conference.

Required Book List
Quinn, Kevin. Sports and Their Fans. McFarland, 2009.
Reynolds, Bill. Fall RIver Dreams: A Team's Quest for Glory, A Town's search for Its Soul. 2nd Edition, St. Martin's Griffin, 1995.