History · Boston College
This is an Enduring Question course and is open to FRESHMEN only. You must take both HIST1718 and SOCY1718. How have sports served to define and illustrate the essence of American society and culture throughout history and in contemporary times? These paired courses will explore the complex relationship between sports and society. Through an interdisciplinary approach to history and sociology, students will analyze the evolution of sports, assess how they mirror the changing dynamics of American society and culture, and investigate the multifaceted roles sports have played and continue to play
