LAS 30006 SPORTS COMMUNICATION

Interdisciplinary course explores the theories and skills of interpersonal communication, mass madia, rehtoric, and culture to evaluate how sports are portrayed and consumed.  Topics include types of communication for different roles, the effects of race, gender, politics/nationality and gender on types of sports communication, the evolution of sports media including its role in sports and society, as well as biases and trends.  Sports rhetoric, mythology, and heroism are examined.  Learning outcomes evaluated by a performance assignment.