COMN 420 - Sports Communication

2022-2023 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 4
Lecture: 4
Non-Lecture: 0
In this course, students will critically engage with readings and thinking about the role of sports in our lives and how we experience it, especially as it relates to media, culture, identity, global politics, and social justice. Given that modern sports development transcends global boundaries in terms of both (in/ex)clusion and belonging, the class utilizes a worldwide approach to sports communication from a critical/cultural lens. Sports in this case are not solely about what happens on the field, but also about the power dynamics and civic nature that sports, sport events, and media coverage have on local and global society.

Prerequisite(s): COMN 100 & junior or senior standing
Offered: Not on a Regular Basis