Soccer in Africa
This course examines representations of soccer in sub-Saharan Africa as a cultural and political practice, exploring its history, social impact, and connections to global issues through novels, paintings, and films.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.85 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Understand historical, cultural, and theoretical information about the world of soccer, through Africa and as a “way of knowing” Africa.
Use relevant tools and vocabulary to analyze visual and written texts.
Demonstrate knowledge about soccer in the African artistic world, as it relates with the rest of the world.
Demonstrate understanding of major theories, approaches, and concepts (current and classical) in regard to the Global South/Global North division.
Communicate effectively through essays, oral presentations, and discussions, so one may share knowledge, wisdom, and values with others across social and professional settings.
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.85 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).
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Topics
- History of soccer in the world and Africa, social impact, magic, and racism.
- Novels, paintings, and films representing soccer and connecting it to neocolonial world issues.
- Theories and concepts regarding the Global South/Global North division.
Skills
- Analyze visual and written texts using relevant tools and vocabulary.
- Communicate effectively through essays, oral presentations, and discussions.
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