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Sport in the Western World - GENT0307
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of History and Philosophy
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.062 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Excluded: All HIST courses
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Explores why sport has become a dominant form of culture in particular Western societies and examines the varieties of sporting cultures from ancient times to the present. Topics include: sport in Greek and Roman societies; court traditions in medieval times; folk sports including blood sports; the civilisation and codification of sport in recent centuries; sport and colonialism; the Olympic movement; sport in the USA and Australia; sport and politics and the globalisation of sport.


Learning Outcomes

In addition to understanding the course content and the acquisition of a deeper knowledge of the history of the western world, the course seeks to encourage the development of a range of skills. These skills will be a valuable asset in numerous sorts of occupations. It is expected that students will improve their analytical, research and writing skills.

Assessment

  • Participation - 20%
  • Tutorial presentation - 20%
  • Research essay (1500-2000 words) - 30%
  • Commentary - 30%

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