SOC 2330 - Sociology of Sport

A sociological examination of sport in the United States and its social organization as a major American institution. The course will examine the nature of sport, its social functions, and attempt to situate it in the wider contemporary and historical context of our society. Focus on topics such as: sport and socialization, violence/deviance in sport, sport and academic institutions, gender and race in sport,and the business of sport.

Requisites: SOC 1000
Credit Hours: 3.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I

Ohio University

Ohio University

SOC 2330 - Sociology of Sport