Course Catalog - 2018-2019

     

HIST 230 - SPORTS, EMPIRE AND NATION

Long Title: SPORTS, EMPIRE AND NATION: THE HISTORY OF THE MODERN WORLD THROUGH SPORTS
Department: History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: This course examines the history of the world since the 19th century through the lens of sports and athletics. It investigates who/why sport emerged as social activity and became entrenched in the modern world and what this historical development can tell us about political, social, economic and cultural change.