SOCI234

Sociology of Sport: Performances, Markets and Identities

15 points

Not offered 2017, offered in 2011, 2016

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences

Description

This course explores how sports products and practices are produced, organised, regulated, experienced and interpreted. It examines and compares case studies on sports events, sports leagues, media sports, sports bodies and identities drawn from sports in New Zealand and from around the world including rugby union and league, netball, cricket, soccer, tennis, baseball, snowboarding, skateboarding, bodybuilding, extreme sports.

Prerequisites

15pts of 100 level SOCI with B+ grade or better; or 30pts of 100 level SOCI; alternatively students without 100 level SOCI but with a B average or better in 60 pts in related subjects may be admitted to one 200 level SOCI course.

Restrictions

SOCI254, SOCI334, SOCI354