AMERICAN STUDIES 275 - Sports in American Society and Culture.Spring 2009

Institution:

Franklin and Marshall College

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Description:

This course is a comprehensive overview of the role that organized sport has played in American society. From their origins in Native American culture, to their emergence during the Industrial Revolution, to the 2008 Super Bowl, sport's continuing growth and influence in America will be discussed and explored. Particular attention will be paid to sports' role in our educational system, from grade school and youth sports through collegiate athletics. Gerdy

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.FANDM.EDU

Phone Number:

(717) 291-3911

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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