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Courses - Fall 2023
JOUR
Journalism Department Site
JOUR447
Sports, Protest and the Media
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Credit only granted for: JOUR447 or JOUR458M.
Formerly: JOUR458M.
Addresses why activists, whether athletes or not, have long commanded ceremonial and ritualistic games to promote a cause or take a stand. It examines the important role of media as collectors, editors, interpreters and disseminators of information or news about athletic competitions, athletes and political pronouncements revolving around athletic events and their participants.