An examination of sport as a way to view Cold War societies and rivalries (1945-1991). Topics include: nationalism, ideology, gender, race, class, ableism, sexuality, the Olympics, drug use and bans, boycotts, and the overall stakes of this battle between communist and capitalist worldviews. Prerequisite(s): a 2000-level history course or third-year standing and 1.0 credit in History. Lectures three hours a week.
An examination of sport as a way to view Cold War societies and rivalries (1945-1991). Topics include: nationalism, ideology, gender, race, class, ableism, sexuality, the Olympics, drug use and bans, boycotts, and the overall stakes of this battle between communist and capitalist worldviews. Prerequisite(s): a 2000-level history course or third-year standing and 1.0 credit in History. Lectures three hours a week.
