Communication in Context: Analysis & Research? (101-2-2)

Instructors

Moya Bailey

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-420: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

Sports are a central part of many Americans' lives and as such, deserve more focused attention from communication researchers. Join this class for an exploration of sports' impact on multiple sectors of society, with specific attention paid to the way sports are discussed in different arenas of culture. Students will host a presentation at the end of the quarter that argues in favor of and opposition with the idea, "sports are bad."

Class Materials (Required)

Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler and The Girl Who Owned a City by O. T. Nelson

Class Attributes

SOC First-Year Seminar
Department Majors Only
SoC Individual and Social Behavior Distro