Political Science 293C - S-City Politics and Sports

In this class we will address how municipal governments and sports are frequently intertwined political forces. City, regional, and national governments have frequently interacted as partners to promote specific policies towards sports. Some of the examples that will be considered include the public funding of private stadiums, the gentrification of communities to facilitate the construction of new stadiums, and also how cities can engage in bidding wars in order to attract the next Olympics, World Cup, or a professional team.

Open to Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores only.