ILP 367 - Baseball and American Culture:The Evolution of a Pastime

Institution:

Western New England University

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Description:

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course seeks to explore the various relationships between baseball and American culture, focusing on the role of business and baseball; the way in which baseball has been used to define boundaries for American identity, particularly along the lines of race, gender, and ethnicity; the uses to which baseball has been put within different art forms, including fictional literature, poetry, music, theater, and film; and how baseball has played a significant role in the creation and maintenance of print and broadcast media institutions. 3 cr.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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