MENA225
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MENA225 - Sports and Society in the Middle East and North Africa
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce the social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions of organized sports in the Middle East and North Africa. In the last century, societies in these regions have continued to practice long-standing sports like wrestling and horse racing while becoming fully incorporated into the international sporting system in which football (soccer) is king. Our course materials approach sports in society from two perspectives: the impact on social behavior and institutions like the family and education, and the cultural meanings expressed and created by fans and the media. We also consider the perspectives of different social groups: fans, players, and the business and political class. The course readings and media aim to cover multiple countries and include several popular sports in addition to soccer.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed), GEED - BC (Gen Ed: Building Connections)
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No
Typically Offered Main Campus
Fall, Spring
Typically Offered Distance Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Online Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Phoenix Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Sierra Vista Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Community Campus
Not Offered