HIST 498 (1ON) - Explorations of Historical Perspectives

Expl/Lords of Rings: Olympics

Durham   Liberal Arts :: History
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Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2020 - Full Term (01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 56958
In-depth exploration of a particular historical question or topic: for example, the French Revolution, Chaucer's England, or the New Deal. Students should consult with the Department of History for a list of topics and instructors. Course meets the History major requirements for Group I, II, or III, depending on the topic.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Attributes: Online (no campus visits), Historical Perspectives(Disc), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/21/2020 5/4/2020 Hours Arranged ONLINE
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*THIS SECTION OF HIST 498 IS CURRENTLY FULL. CHECK WEBCAT PERIODICALLY FOR OPENINGS. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THE INSTRUCTOR AS WE ARE NOT KEEPING A WAITLIST.*

TOPIC for HIST 498 sec 1ON - LORDS OF THE RINGS: The Diplomatic & Political History of the Olympics
(This course is taught ONLINE)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Every four years the country is riveted to their television sets, watching the athletic prowess of American sports figures.  It doesn’t matter if the event is Curling, Ping Pong, the Downhill, or the Marathon, viewers tune in to watch the games and cheer for their countries’ representatives.  When compared to the first, modern Olympic games; the attention, energy, and finances associated with the current games challenge some of the founding pretext for games themselves.  This course will explore the diplomatic and political development of the Olympic games from 1896 to present, focusing on four key aspects of the games.  What does it mean to be an amateur?  Are the games international or national in their focus?  How have social constructs of female athleticism changed over time?  And do the games transcend politics or does politics rule the games?  Drawing on recent scholarship, this online course will explore these questions and others as it historically charts the evolution of the Modern Olympic Games.  Course meets the History major requirement for Group I or II.  This course is taught ONLINE!