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Sport and the Black Culture


Course Description

A cultural analysis of sport and Black cultures. Evolution of sport as a cultural expression in Black communities. Historical patterns and current conditions of Blacks' participation in sport.


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Sport and the Black Culture


Prerequisite

Students must be enrolled in a professional program to register for this course.


Semester Course Offered

Not offered on a regular basis.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Upon completing this course, students will be able to identify sport as an expression within the Black Culture.
  • Upon completing this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how sport has functioned in Black communities.
  • Upon completing this course, students will be able to understand the historical presence of Blacks in Sport.
  • Upon completing this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the theories used to explain Blacks' presence and predominance in certain sports.

Topical Outline

  • 1. Week 1 & 2 Introduction (course objectives, requirements, and discussion on Black culture) Ethnic Notions (video and discussion on the images and origin of stereotypes of Blacks in America)
  • 2. Week 3 & 4 Who is Black? (Floyd James Davis)

Syllabus