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2019-2020 Graduate Catalogue 
    
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GLS 546 - The Sociology of Athletic Heroes


Course Description: This course is an in-depth study of the various qualities of modern athletic hero. Its primary objective is to explore contemporary heroism as represented by athletes with regard to the criteria for both traditional and modern heros. The course will include case studies of four pre-selected sports heroes and students’ individual research on contemporary athletes as heroes/heroines.

Credit Hours: 3

Corequisite Courses: None
Prerequisite Courses: None
Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

Equivalent Courses: None
Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
Additional Course Fees: None
Course Attribute: None








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