ANTH 1225 — Sports and Culture
| Lecture Sports and Culture examines various aspects of sports from ancient times to the present -day as they relate to human cultures and the relationship of culture to human behavior. Because sports shape cultures, drive economies, influence politics, and underscore various identities, students will explore developments pertaining to race, ethnicity, gender, education, community, and entertainment. Sports -specific topics will include ancient Roman gladiator games, the Olympics, tennis, basketball, baseball, hockey, American football, and soccer. Anthropology -specific topics will include interrelationships of the elements of sports in cultures, the similarities, and diffe rences among cultures in sports, and the basic theories of sports and cultures. Because we live in what is popularly called a multicultural society, Sports and Culture addresses the following questions: Why do individuals participate in sports? Why do some cultures tend to favor specific sports over others? What themes are common among cultures that participate in sports? MNTC Goal Area(s): 05 ARCHITECTURE