Journalism 425 - The Politics of Sport
Fall
2013
01
3.00
Nicholas Mcbride
TU TH 4:00PM 5:15PM
UMass Amherst
38346
This course examines how the politics of gender, sexual identity and race play out in the arena of sports. Through readings, writing, documentary viewing and discussion, students will explore the ways in which sports either constructs or breaks down barriers among individuals and groups and how journalism is involved in the process.
Open to Journalism majors only. PreReq:Journal 332/393S