SPT 123-Sports in America

3 credit hours – Three hours weekly; one term.
Examine the role, function and significance of sports and their impact on the hearts and minds of Americans. Research topics such as myth and legends, rituals and ceremonies, women and sports, amateurs and professionals, the business of sports and sports as a secular religion.

Crosslisted: Also offered as AMS 123 ; credit is not given for both SPT 123 and AMS 123 .