THE OLYMPICS & IDENTITY - RACE, GENDER, ETHNICTY & THE NATION STATE [Archived Catalog]

2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

ANTH 1746 - THE OLYMPICS & IDENTITY - RACE, GENDER, ETHNICTY & THE NATION STATE

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The Olympic Games are and have been more than a sporting event that has captured the imagination and dedication of a global audience for over 100 years. This course explores the ways in which the Olympic games have become a venue to not only showcase sport but to teach, inform and establish norms around some of society's core concepts. This course will demonstrate the ways in which our everyday understanding of gender, race, ethnicity, biology, and citizenship have been directly shaped due to the Olympic games. The Olympic games have been a steady partner with the development of nationalism, globalization, modernity and science. Topics such as gender verification testing, biological racism and citizenship will be discussed as part of the Olympic program. This course will be taught as part of the Pitt at the Olympics Summer Intensive Study Abroad Program.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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