Global History of Sports in the Cold War

4 credits

This course will examine what has been called the Cultural Cold Wars. Sports were the most visible form of popular culture during the era (1945–91). It will make use of reports and essays produced for an international, multiyear research project. It will combine written and visual sources. Matters of class, race, gender, and nationality will be discussed. May be coscheduled with HITO 267. Prerequisites: upper-division or graduate standing and department stamp.