POLI 3311

Sport & Politics

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This course examines the role of sport in domestic, transnational and international politics. It addresses the gap in much of mainstream political science concerning the pervasive influence of popular cultural trends and practices on political life. Some topics include: the role of sport in political socialization and the creation of national identity; the politics of the Olympic Games; sport and globalization; and sport and the politics of gender and wealth accumulation.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2024 syllabus by David Black. Open the PDF

Grading

5%Sporting autobiographyDue September 11
5%Attendance and participation
15%Movie/documentary review or blogpostChoose one; due October 6
15%Group presentationMaximum 45 minutes
30%Research essayApproximately 2,500 words; due November 24
30%Final examTwo-hour essay exam during scheduled exam period

Textbook

  • Sport Politics: An Introduction, Jonathan Grix

Course rules

Passing
You must complete all course elements to pass.
Generative tools
Generative writing tools, including ChatGPT, Google Translate, and QuillBot, are not permitted.
Late work
Extensions are granted only under extraordinary circumstances; late papers lose 2% per day.
Final exam
There are no make-up or alternate exam dates.
Class preparation
Students are expected to come prepared to discuss assigned readings.

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