Fall Semester COURSE INFORMATI ON COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: SM 260-01 FACULTY INFORMATI ON FACULTY NAME: Professor Jason L. Perry jperry@st-aug.edu COURSE NAME: Role of Sport in Society FACULTY OFFICE LOCATION: Emery Aux Unit 1 CLASS LOCATION: CHE 102 FACULTY OFFICE PHONE: (919) 516-4173 CLASS DAYS AND TIME: MWF 9:00 am - 9:50 am PREREQUISITES: Sophomore level course FACULTY OFFICE HOURS: Monday 11:00-2:00pm Tuesday 11:00-1:00pm Wednesday 11:00-2:00pm Thursday 11:00-1:00pm Friday By Appointment REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLIES: Wood, Ronald B. Social Issues in Sport Human Kinetics, 2011, ISBN10: 0736089829 RECOMMENDED TEXTS, WEB SITES AND READING: Other texts will be provided by the professor throughout the semester. THIS COURSE IS: WRITING RICH: YES SPEAKING RICH: YES RESEARCH INTENSIVE: YES COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to make students aware of the impact of sports upon American culture. The course includes theoretical positions in sociology of sport and the significance of viewing sport from various social perspectives. (Ethnicity, sex, religion, nationalism) COURSE OUTLINE: There will be several categories that will guide this semesters learning: A. Definitions and Theories B. Scope and Effect of Sport on Society C. Sport as an In stitu tion D. Sport and Culture E. Women and Sport F. Social Class & Special Populations in Sport METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: A majority of class time will be spent utilizing lectures and discussions in a seminar format. Discussions governed by the instructor will be open forums and some will be student led. This course places heavy emphasis on assigned readings and current affairs. Throughout the semester different learning assignments and activities will be given to the student in order to expand the students outlook on the impact of sport within society. Group and individual projects, written examinations, pop quizzes, and outside readings will be required to cover the course content.
SERVICE LEARNING: This course is not a service learning course. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE COURSE: 1.The student can identify or recognize his/hers own cultural rules and biases as it relates to American versus International Sport. 2. The student can describe cultural differences related to sport using verbal communication and begins to negotiate a shared understanding based on those differences. 3. The student can demonstrate an complexity of elements important to members of another society (i.e. religion, race, and gender issues politics economics as it impacts the field.) ASSESSMENT OF THE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Student Learning Outcome One Two Three Four Five Assessment Test Social Issue Debates Test, Class Lectures Exam, Sport Comparison Assignment Test GRADING: The grading scale for this course is: A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = Below 60 I = Incomplete EVALUATION: Number of Points Evaluation Item 200 Test (Two) 200 Exams 200 Debates 100 International Sport Comparison Presentation 100 International Sport Comparison Paper 100 Timeline Assignment 100 Article Critiques Total Points 1000 points CLASS ROOM CONDUCT/ELECTRONIC DEVICE USAGE Promptness, consistent attendance, preparedness, and responsibility represent characteristics essential to successfully complete this course. You must fully engage in all learning activities, and opportunities to grasp the learning outcomes of the course. Respect for self, fellow students, instructor, and property helps to guarantee an atmosphere conducive to learning and personal growth. Take full advantage of the learning opportunities in each class. The use of personal communication and/or entertainment devices during class is prohibited unless instructed to do so as part of the instructional plan. DRESS CODE Saint Augustine s University requires that all students refrain from wearing inappropriate headgear and clothing in all classrooms, administrative buildings, and public areas. Inappropriate headgear and clothing include: Du-rags, Hats (may be worn outside), Headgear of a non-religious nature, Halters, Bustiers, Daisy Dukes s Shorts, Pajamas, or Bedroom Slippers.
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8. Conducting ongoing institutional research as a means of collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information essential to effective planning and evaluation. COURSE CALENDAR: Week One & Two Introductions and Definitions Ch. 1 Week Three Definitions and Studying Sport Ch. 2 Week Four Participants versus Spectators Ch. 3 Week Five Test 1: and Business of Sport Ch. 4 Week Six Media and Sport Ch. 5 Week Seven Youth Sport Ch. 6 Week Eight Midterm Review and Midterm Exam Week Nine Interscholastic, and Intercollegiate Ch. 7 Week Ten Sport Debate and Introduction to Sport Culture Ch. 10 Week Eleven Sport Culture- Race, Ethnicity, and Sport Ch. 11 Week Twelve Test 3 and Women and Sport Ch. 12 Week Thirteen Religion in Sport Ch. 15 Week Fourteen & Fifteen Sport Comparison Presentations Week Sixteen Week Seventeen Final Exam Review Final Exam ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION Additional assignment information will be provided by the professor as need and will also be accessible through the CAMS Student Portal. COURSE OR INSTRUCTOR SPECIFIC ADDITIONS NONE ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT Refer to the Saint Augustine s College catalog. Attendance Policy: The classroom attendance policy for a three-credit class allows only three unexcused absences. After you have failed to meet this policy, the option of passing or failing will be with the professor. Please note that the grading system for this class requires ACTIVE participation. This means that the student is expected to participate in regular class discussion, and be attentive to each other s comments. If you are absent, please catch up notes from an attending student. If you know you may be absent, please communicate with the professor. Please be on time as respect to your fellow classmates: tardiness will not be tolerated CONCLUDING STATEMENT OF GOOD WILL Every effort will be made to adhere to the above syllabus; however changes can be made at the discretion of the instructor. or The above syllabus is subject to change at the instructor s discretion.
This course satisfies part of the TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEP) CORE COMPETENCY in the following area. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Global perspective includes a diverse, multicultural understanding and appreciation of social, political, environmental, legal, and economic forces that influence and shape our very existence, both personally and professionally. Student Learning Objectives 1. The student can identify or recognize his/hers own cultural rules and biases. 2. The student can demonstrate complexity of elements important to members of another society. 3. The student can describe cultural differences using verbal and nonverbal communication and begins to negotiate a shared understanding based on those differences. 4. The student can develop questions about others cultures and seek out answers to the questions. 5. The student can begin to initiate and develop interactions empathetically with people from different cultural backgrounds without being judgmental. Assessment Tools: This competency will be assessed during the course using the following tools. Assignment Applicable SLOs Due Date Percent of Grade. International Sport Comparison 3,4,5 Nov. 19 10% Presentation International Sport Comparison Research Paper 3,4,5 Nov. 19 10% Criteria for Success: At least 70 % of students will earn a B or better on the International Sport Comparison assignment. See next page for Assessment Rubric
ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES Capstone Milestone 2 Milestone 1 Benchmark Knowledge Cultural selfawareness Articulates insights into own cultural rules and biases Identifies own cultural rules and biases Recognizes new perspectives about own cultural rules and biases Shows minimal awareness of own cultural rules and biases. Knowledge Knowledge of cultural worldview frameworks Demonstrates sophisticated complexity of elements important to members of another culture in relation to its history, values, politics, communication styles, economy, or beliefs and practices. Demonstrates adequate complexity of elements important to members of another culture in relation to its history, values, politics, communication styles, economy, or beliefs and practices. Demonstrates partial complexity of elements important to members of another culture in relation to its history, values, politics, communication styles, economy, or beliefs and practices. Demonstrates surface complexity of elements important to members of another culture in relation to its history, values, politics, communication styles, economy, or beliefs and practices. Skills Verbal and nonverbal communication Articulates a complex understanding of cultural differences in verbal and nonverbal communication (e.g., demonstrates degree to which people use physical contact while communicating in different cultures or use direct/indirect and explicit/implicit meanings) and is able to skillfully negotiate a shared understanding based on those differences. Recognizes and participates in cultural differences in verbal and nonverbal communication and begins to negotiate a shared understanding based on those differences. Identifies some cultural differences in verbal and nonverbal communication and is aware that misunderstandings can occur based on those differences but is still unable to negotiate a shared understanding. Has a minimal level of understanding of cultural differences in verbal and nonverbal communication; is unable to negotiate a shared understanding. Attitudes Curiosity Asks complex questions about other cultures, seeks out and articulates answers to these questions that reflect multiple cultural perspectives. Asks deeper questions about other cultures and seeks out answers to these questions. Asks simple or surface questions about other cultures. States minimal interest in learning more about other cultures. Attitudes Openness Initiates and interprets interactions with people form culturally different backgrounds without passing judgment. Begins to initiate and develop interactions with people from culturally different backgrounds. Expresses openness to most, if not all, interactions with people from culturally different backgrounds. Has difficulty suspending any judgment in her/his in teractions with culturally different others, and is aware of own judgment and expresses a willingness to change. Receptive to interacting with culturally different others. Has difficulty suspending any judgment in her/his interactions with other cultures, but is unaware of own judgment.
Role of Sport in Society Global Perspective Assessment Inte rnational Sport Analysis Assignment Due: Monday Nov. 19 th Students in the Role of Sport in Society class are required to complete the International Sport Analysis Assignment. This assignment consists of two components: Component one consist of the research paper that evaluates an international sport. The research paper must include the sports history, rules and regulations, societal impact, and current role of the sport within society. Student should be able to present his/her own perspective regarding the sport in society. Below is a list of possible sports to select for the assignment. Note: No more than two students can present on the same sport and no two students may present the same combination of sports. The second component is an oral presentation. Students should explore creative ways to present the material to the class. Methods of presentation include but are not limited to PowerPoint, exhibitions, displays, brochure, and demonstration. Please discuss your method of presenting with the professor in advance. Paper 40%...Proper Format 40%...Content 20%...Writing Style Methodology Presentation 40%...Content 30%...Visual Aid 30%...Utilizing Time Foreign Origin Sports Soccer Boxing Cricket Netball Bocce Hunting Archery Rugby Track & Field Croquet Rowing Equestrian Wrestling Ollama Tennis Golf Women's Boxing Rugby Martial Arts Field Hockey Volleyball Beach Volleyball Baseball Auto Racing Mixed Martial Arts Bowling Snowboarding Football Roller Derby Skateboarding Lacrosse American Origin Sports Basketball
Project Rubric Student s Name: Role of Sport in Society Presentation Grade Categories Content History Rules & Regulation Societal Impact Current role of sport Visual Aid Utilizing time during Presentation Total Points Earned/ Possible Points /30pts /30pts /100pts Written Paper Grade Categories Content History Rules & Regulation Societal Impact Current role of sport Proper Format APA Style References (Minimum of 3) 10pts Use of Headers 10pts Writing Style /40pts /20pts Total /100pts 8