During the viewing of films one should leave and enter the room very quietly. Note the heavy doors are very noisy. There is absolutely no eating or drinking in the classroom. The study of American sport history, the language of sport, and the contributions made by men and women from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. The principle mode of study is a group of selected sport films.
Special note is made concerning humor, legend, and heroism.
Course Objectives 1. Students will understand how sports generally are portrayed in film. Students will learn and understand the role of sport in culture. Students will understand the definitional boundaries of play, game, sport and film. Students will understand the history of American sport including but not limited to football, baseball and basketball.