ABS 309 - Race and Sports

Description:
This course takes an intersectional approach to examine race, politics, and sports in American culture and the lived experiences of athletes of color, especially Black and African American athletes. ABS 309 and ETS 309 are cross-listed courses; a student may not receive credit for both. This course satisfies CWU’s ADI graduation requirement.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: satisfaction of the General Education K1: Academic Writing II requirement.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

define key concepts in relation to the study of Antiracism, Diversity, and Inclusivity including antiracism, racism, race, ethnicity, discrimination, privilege, diversity, equity, inclusivity, and intersectionality,
analyze the role of race, racism, and antiracism in the United States,
describe intersections between race and ethnicity and other minoritized identities,
explain systematic and structural mechanisms that perpetuate both privilege and inequities,
compare and contrast their own core values, assumptions, and biases with those held by other individuals, cultures, or societies,
describe the impact and commodification of athletes of color in collegiate and professional sports, especially Black and African American athletes,
delineate how athletes of color have used sports as a vehicle for protest, assimilation, and social mobility, and
engage in scholarly discussion about the racial experiences of athletes of color and the ways that race, politics, and sports are interconnected.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/17/23

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
This course does not have an established scheduling pattern.