SHN6262 - Sport and Society

Objectives:

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

Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of sport in the modern world.
Appreciate the influence of globalisation on modern sport.
Explore how theories can be used to deepen an understanding of sport and its relationship with other spheres of life.
Explain how participants can establish an identity through sport.
Question and evaluate a number of issues in contemporary sport from a variety of approaches.

Content:

Theme 1: Advanced social theory and sport.
Conflict theory and sport; functionalism and sport; feminism and sport; figurational sociology and sport; postmodernism and sport.
Theme 2: Issues in sport.
Globalisation and sport; sport in the international context; sport and identity politics(nationalism, religion and sexuality); deviance in sport; sport and social inclusion.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lecture/workshop (2hrs) x 24

Lecture/workshop
Contact hours: 48
Intended Group size: 50

Guided independent study
Hours: 152

Assessment: