JAN 308 - Sports on Screen: Exploring the Intersection of Sport and Film

Course Meeting Days & Times: MTThF, 9:15 AM-11:45 AM

Instructor(s): Pond, Addison

Email: amp32@stmarys-ca.edu

Fee: $0

Course Description:  As the cliché goes, sport is a microcosm of society. This course is designed to challenge students’ critical thinking skills by examining the way key societal issues are captured and depicted in sport films. Specifically, this course uses popular sport feature films to investigate the role of sport in our culture, encourage critical thinking, and appreciate issues of diversity. Topics we will cover include sport as a film genre, sport leadership, women in sport, and violence in sport. While this class will be fully in-person, you will be expected to watch the movies outside of class on your own time.

Prerequisites & Notes
None

Credits: 3