HIST 3861

Soccer Politics

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Course Description

Disciplines

Artistic, Interpretive, & Philosophical Inquiry , Historical Perspectives

Explores the history of soccer to understand how and why it has become the most popular sport on the planet. We focus on the culture, economics and politics of the sport. Examples are drawn from Europe, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, and include a focus on women's soccer. Class materials include scholarly works, essays, fiction, and film; students work on digital projects related to upcoming international tournaments.

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