LYTS509 Theory, Sport and Society (4 op)

Arvosteluasteikko
0-5
Opetuskieli/-kielet
englanti
Vastuuhenkilö(t)
Hanna-Mari Vehmas

Osaamistavoitteet

On successful completion of this course, student is able to
- identify the range and structure of sociological theory and to explore how theory has been applied to the study of sport
- understand, by applying sociological concepts, together with theories and evidence, the relationship between sport, culture and society
- demonstrate a sociological imagination based on relevant theoretical, conceptual and methodological skills
- apply knowledge, concepts and methodological skills to a variety of sport issues, problems and interactions

Suoritustavat

Lectures 20 hours, reading assignments

Sisältö

Range of theoretical perspectives, key concepts, theories, and readings within different sociological traditions.

Lisätiedot

2nd year autumn

Oppimateriaalit

To be announced during the lectures

Kirjallisuus

ISBN-numero Tekijä, julkaisuvuosi, teoksen nimi, julkaisija
Tomlinson, A. (ed.). 2007. The Sport Studies Reader. Routledge. London. (470 p.)

Arviointiperusteet

Lecture examination 50 %, book examination 50%