Soccer: The Culture and Politics of the World Cup
As the world's most popular sports event prepares to dominate television screens, social media timelines, and town squares around the globe, examine the cultural footprint of the quadrennial gathering and its impact on the sporting world and society as a whole. Review the cultural and political history of the World Cup and will follow the tournament toward its conclusion. Communication 310 (Topic 1) and 310 (Topic: Soccer/The Global Village) may not both be counted.
Prerequisites & course information
As the world's most popular sports event prepares to dominate television screens, social media timelines, and town squares around the globe, examine the cultural footprint of the quadrennial gathering and its impact on the sporting world and society as a whole. Review the cultural and political history of the World Cup and will follow the tournament toward its conclusion. Communication 310 (Topic 1) and 310 (Topic: Soccer/The Global Village) may not both be counted.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027