Sports and Media

Students will critically examine the historical and evolving relationship between sports and the media in American society, including its influence on race, gender, violence, celebrity, entertainment and business. From the Tweets of Chad Johnson to the news coverage that helped integrate professional baseball, students will explore how the media has changed the way sports are consumed, celebrated and understood.Prerequisite: Any one of the following: COM 2900, COM 2390, MGT 2520, or MGT 2264.