AFRAM 498 Black/Trans Self-Defense
Instructor: M Aziz
TTh | 8:30-9:50 AM
5 credits (SSc) | 10181
Course Description
This course analyzes histories of Black and Black trans activists who defensed themselves. In order to understand how gender, race, and safety impact wellbeing, we will study works such as George Jackson’s “Soledad Brother” and the documentary “Free Cece” on Cece McDonald. Students will also learn embodied meditation techniques.
HSTCMP 166 Modern Olympic Games
Instructor: Kyle Haddad-Fonda
TTh | 2:30-4:20 PM
5 credits (Div, SSc) | 15511
Course Description
This course explores the history of the modern Olympic Games from their revival in 1896 up to the present day.
JSIS B 200 Sports and Diplomacy
Instructor: Ron Krabill
TTh | 3:30 PM-5:20 PM
5 Credits (SSc) | 16085
Course Description:
Covers how, globally throughout history, sports (such as ping pong, Olympic hockey, and soccer’s World Cup) have been a tool for negotiating political relationships. Examines the link between international games and international relations. Explores how sport matters in the practice of diplomacy by presenting fundamental concepts in diplomatic theory and case studies in sports diplomacy from diverse historical, political, and cultural contexts.
ECON 216 Economics of Sports
Instructor: Yael Midnight
TTh | 3:30 PM-5:20 PM
5 Credits (SSc) | 13790
Course Description:
Analyzes sports, athletes, sports fans, sports competitions, sports business, and sports policy through economics. Introduces microeconomic concepts including markets, trade, opportunity cost, and resource allocation to understand contemporary issues in the sports world.
EDUC 231 Developing Youth Through Sport and Physical Activity
Instructor: Hannah O. Olson
T | 10:30 AM-12:50 PM | 14034
T | 2:30 PM – 4:50 PM | 14035
5 Credits
Course Description:
Exploration of the influence of sport and physical activity to positively impact the lives of young people. The concept of ‘Sports-Based Youth Development’ will be introduced and how educators and leaders can proactively utilize athletics and activities to effectively build social-emotional and bio-physical skills in participants.
EDUC 451 The Role of Sport in Social Justice and Change
Instructor: Sam Brown
M | 10:30 AM-12:50 PM
5 Credits | 14069
Course Description:
Examination of diversity themes (race, class, gender, sexuality and physical ability) together with historical sport events through a social justice framework. The role and influence of sport in our society will be examined, with a focus on influences of power, institutions, and systems.
MUSIC 322 Music, Sound, and Sport
Instructor: Anne Searcy
TTh | 1:30 PM-2:50 PM
3 Credits | 17856
Course Description:
Engages students in a cross-cultural investigation of sport, both professional and amateur, through the lens of sound and music.
