FALL SEMESTER 2014 College of Applied Health Sciences Department of Kinesiology Community Health KIN SOC 249 Sport Modern Society 3 credits Lecture MW 8 00 8 50 AM 166 Bevier KIN 249 CRN 35148 sec AL1 SOC 249 CRN 35155 sec AL1 Discussion sections Fridays 1001 Huff Hall CRN 33380 and 33382 sec AD1 10 00 10 50 AM CRN 33416 and 33418 sec AD2 11 00 11 50 AM CRN 33389 and 33390 sec AD3 12 00 12 50 PM Instructor Dr Synthia Sydnor syndy illinois edu Office 225B Freer Hall Mailbox 122 Freer Hall MC 052 Phone 217 333 3877 Fax 217 244 7322 Office hours Wednesdays 12 00 2 00 PM and by appointment Teaching assistants Mr Matthew Adamson madams25 illinois edu Ms Yoon So Choi choi130 illinois edu Course description In today s world sport is ubiquitous and central to the lives imaginations and consumer and creative behaviors of many people and groups This semester we study the sociology of sport in modern society This means that we will learn about classic and new socio cultural theories vocabulary and methodologies used by scholars to understand interpret and critique human experience performance within the realm of sport To help make study of this huge phenomenon of sport manageable and interesting our specific readings textbook and examples will be for the most part from snowboard culture That is we will use the sport of snowboarding culture as a way to study sociology of modern society In addition in the course we will learn about the methods theories and issues associated with the academic field s that study sport and culture Course objectives 1 to serve the undergraduate curriculum by enabling students to gain literacy in reading methods theory vocabulary and criticism of sport from the perspective of the humanities cultural studies 2 to use snowboard culture as case study that teaches and interests students in topics such as the nature of modern sport gender race consumerism tourism ethics ethnography and authenticity 3 to introduce students to the academic field s of study associated with sport and physical culture studies 4 to enable students to contemplate the human condition in different times places and reflect on how course material may assist them in their lives and future professional careers Required text Holly Thorpe Snowboarding Bodies in Theory and Practice Palgrave MacMillan 2011 ISBN 978 0 23057944 6 Classroom accommodation To obtain disability related academic adjustments and or auxiliary aids students should contact Dr Sydnor and the Disability Resources and Educational Services DRES 1207 S Oak St Champaign 217333 1970 TTY 217 244 9738 Fax 217 333 0248 disability illinois edu http disability illinois edu academicsupport accommodations General Emergency Response Recommendations Division of Public Safety asks us to prepare safety security procedures See last page of syllabus UIUC Student Code All rules rights and responsibilities as outlined in the most recent UIUC Student Code are followed in this course see http admin illinois edu policy code Compass 2g Compass 2g learning management will be used to communicate grades and selected course materials Login https compass2g illinois edu Student resources http www cites illinois edu illinoiscompass studentresources html Grading 90 100 A 80 89 B 70 79 60 69 0 59 C D F The course grade is comprised of three grading criteria each worth 100 pts each criteria is worth 33 of course grade There is no extra credit in the course 1 Active learning activities assignments Ten activities 10 pts each Some activities will be announced before due dates other assignments unannounced most activities will take place or are due during Friday discussion sessions but some activities may take place during Monday Wednesday lectures Grading criteria examples for active learning activities assignments 10 pts assignment completed on time highest quality demonstrates knowledge of class work and readings includes analysis and or use of class ideas theories materials 5 pts assignment barely demonstrates use of class ideas theories materials may include many spelling grammatical errors little analysis as studied in class 0 pts late or missing assignment and or shows no preparation and or no demonstration of knowledge of readings and or class lectures and materials 2 Midterm exam Monday October 6 8 00 8 50 AM and Final exam Friday Dec 12 7 00 8 00 PM Two exams 50 pts each Each exam has time limit 50 minutes comprised of 5 short answers worth 10 pts each The final exam may include questions based on class group presentations 3 Group research and group poster presentations 100 pts Group presentations and poster will be subjectively graded by the professor and TAs and will take into consideration peer reviews of each group member s contribution to the project Thus the formula for calculating final grade add the below 3 elements divide by 3 course grade 10 active learning activities 100 pts Midterm and final exams 100 pts Group research 100 pts 300 total pts Course participation Preparation before class meetings and participation during class and discussion are essential Much of the course grade encompasses in class work thus please plan ahead so that other obligations do not conflict with course and discussion session meeting times Absences from graded assignments and exams In order for an absence related to graded assignments to be excused students must present a dean s letter or official university excuse Missing late assignments group work and or exams are graded 0 There is no extra credit in the course To receive credit for an assignment students must be present for the entire class meeting SEMESTER SCHEDULE subject to minor revisions throughout the semester extreme weather emergency situations please check your email before class in case of class cancellation Course section headings below are chapter titles directly quoted from Holly Thorpe Snowboarding Bodies in Theory and Practice 2011 Chapters listed should be read before the class meets each week August 25 Overview of the course August 27 ONLINE SEE COMPASS 2g course site course does not meet in classroom Introducing a Sociology of Snowboarding Bodies August 29 DISCUSSION SECTIONS DO NOT MEET Use the 50 minutes discussion time to read Holly Thorpe Snowboarding Bodies in Theory and Practice 2011 Chapter 1 and 2 should be read before class on Wednesday Sept 3 September 3 ONLINE SEE COMPASS 2g course site course does not meet in classroom Remembering the Snowboarding Body Chap 2 September 5 DISCUSSION