Course: Sociology
of Sports/Sociology 94-07
Department of
Sociology, Tufts University
Class Meeting Time: Mon & Wed, 9am-10:15
Spring 2015
Course Description: Sports
is more than a game. It is a cultural, economic, physical, and social
phenomenon that reflects and affects society.
Whether a casual player, a professional, a fan, or even antagonistic
towards sports, the institution of touches most people’s lives. This course
examines sports as a significant part of a society, and attends to topics of culture,
groups, gender, race, economics, body, fandom, media, and more.
I will use this blog as a space to share writing and reading on the intersectionality of race, class, gender, power, and politics manifested in the institution of sports. Over the semester, I will invite you to read, respond, and write in this online forum as well. In the meantime, feel free to contact me with any questions, comments. I look forward to our first class on Wednesday, January 14.
Dr. Alex M. Gurn
