This course looks at the development of sports as a substitute and arena for battle between countries, as well as the rise of sports culture more generally in Central and Eastern Europe in terms of nationhood, politics, and corporeality. In this course, students will learn about the history and culture of sports, spectatorship, fandom, the Cold War, and Central and Eastern Europe. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for Slavic 2365.01. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.
This course looks at the development of sports as a substitute and arena for battle between countries, as well as the rise of sports culture more generally in Central and Eastern Europe in terms of nationhood, politics, and corporeality. In this course, students will learn about the history and culture of sports, spectatorship, fandom, the Cold War, and Central and Eastern Europe. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for Slavic 2365.01. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.
