Overview
A sociological examination of contemporary issues related to the cultural, political and economic impact of sport and exercise both locally and globally.
About this paper
| Paper title | Advanced Sociology of Sport |
|---|---|
| Subject | Sport, Physical Education and Exercise |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $988.95 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 54 points from Arts and Music and/or Commerce Schedule C or PHSE 206 or SPEX 208
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Science
- Eligibility
Suitable for students interested in the socio-cultural dimensions of sport
- Contact
Paper Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Mark Falcous; contact mark.falcous@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Mark Falcous; contact mark.falcous@otago.ac.nz
- Textbooks
There is no compulsory textbook. A reading list will be provided, most of which are available via Blackboard or electronically through the Central Library.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On completing the paper students will have:
- Gained an appreciation of the complexity of popular cultural forms, such as sport, in the construction and reproduction of important cultural values, meanings, experiences and identities. In turn, you are encouraged to develop your own personal "politics of the popular".
- Developed a critical understanding of contemporary cultural issues and problems within the sociology of sport.
- Developed a theoretically informed awareness of the ways in which identities and cultural practices are culturally constructed both within and outside of sport.
- Gained an understanding of the nature of intersecting identities, both locally and globally.
Timetable
Overview
A sociological examination of contemporary issues related to the cultural, political and economic impact of sport and exercise both locally and globally.
About this paper
| Paper title | Advanced Sociology of Sport |
|---|---|
| Subject | Sport, Physical Education and Exercise |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,016.55 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 54 points from Arts and Music and/or Commerce Schedule C or PHSE 206 or SPEX 208
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Science
- Eligibility
Suitable for students interested in the socio-cultural dimensions of sport
- Contact
Paper Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Mark Falcous; contact mark.falcous@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Mark Falcous; contact mark.falcous@otago.ac.nz
- Textbooks
There is no compulsory textbook. A reading list will be provided, most of which are available via Blackboard or electronically through the Central Library.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On completing the paper students will have:
- Gained an appreciation of the complexity of popular cultural forms, such as sport, in the construction and reproduction of important cultural values, meanings, experiences and identities. In turn, you are encouraged to develop your own personal "politics of the popular".
- Developed a critical understanding of contemporary cultural issues and problems within the sociology of sport.
- Developed a theoretically informed awareness of the ways in which identities and cultural practices are culturally constructed both within and outside of sport.
- Gained an understanding of the nature of intersecting identities, both locally and globally.