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 131-022 Australian Sporting Culture B: Watching

Note

Formerly available as 131-283/383. Students who have completed 131-283/383 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

2nd and 3rd year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr J Senyard

Prerequisites

Usually 25 points of first year History, see Prerequisites.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week

Subject Description

This subject examines the establishment and expansion of spectator sport in Australian society and its cultural significance with reference to the themes of modernity, capitalism and hegemony. Students will be expected to reflect critically upon the relationship between the spectator, the organisation of sport and the changing social and economic context and to develop research and communication skills through the investigation of specific topics.

Assessment

Written work totalling 4000 words.



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