This course will examine the role of sport in Italian society from historical and contemporary perspectives. The course will consider the relationship between sports and gender, race, class, ethnicity, sexuality, nationalism, nation-building, the Italian economy, and the role of the media in order to determine how developments in sports have influenced, and have been influenced by, Italian politics and society.
Cross-listed with SPM 300.4.
Registration restriction: Students may not register for both this course and HST/SPM 300.1 Sports History and Culture.
This course has an associated course fee. See the Course Fees webpage for more information.
Department: History
Location: Florence
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Credits: 3