Listed in: American Studies, as AMST-205
Robert T. Hayashi (Section 01)
This course will examine the social and cultural history of sports in American society, focusing on the unique histories of sports such as hunting, cricket, soccer, basketball and football. Course materials will include a range of primary and secondary materials: archival photographs, academic monographs and journal articles, documentary films, and paintings. The course is discussion-based and includes a midterm, short writing assignments, independent research, and group assignments.
Limited to 25 students. Preference given to American Studies majors. Fall semester. Professor Hayashi.
Section 01
Tu 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM WEBS 220
Th 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM WEBS 220
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete | Rhoden | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
| Qualifying Times: Points of Change in U.S. Women's Sport | Schultz | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
| Until It Hurts: America's Obsession with Youth Sports and How It Harms Our Kids | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.