The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the varieties of sport throughout the world and how sport has an interrelationship with politics, religion, urbanization, education, economics, and cultural assimilation.

Through readings, presentations, and discussions, the student will achieve an understanding of sport in different ethnic, racial, and national groups; develop a critical look at the role of sport in world affairs both in the past and in the 21^st century; and express his/her views on transglobalization in a thoughtful and analytical fashion.

A note to the student: Please be aware that this is not a course on sports trivia nor is it intended to glamorize sport.  Rather, we will examine sport as an integral part of human culture and as an important part of global life.