SHL5362 - Sport, Politics and History

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module students will be able to:

(1) demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of modern sport, the modern state and nationalism;
(2) question and evaluate a number of issues in contemporary sport in the context of ‘hallmark’ (‘mega’) events utilising a variety of approaches ;
(3) demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between sport, politics, culture and society
(4) conduct an investigation and offer analysis of sport in a social setting;

Content:

The emergence and characteristics of modern sport.\ Modern sport, politics, the nation state and nationalism.\ National and international sports organisations.
The economic, social, environmental and political benefits of hosting “hallmark” events.
The games of Ancient Greece, the revival and development of the Modern Olympic Games; Olympism.
Sport in a social setting, social structures, hierarchies and sub-cultures.
Application of ethnographical sociological method to sport and leisure practices.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Independent study requirements
Total student contact hours = 39
Students will be expected to spend 161 hours background reading and preparation for tutorials and the assignments.

Monitoring of Progress
Through seminar tasks and tutorial throughout the year.

Lectures
Contact Hours:19
Number of Groups: 1

Seminars/tutorials
Contact Hours: 19
Number of Groups:2

Individual tuition
Contact Hours:1
Number of Groups: 25

Assessment: