Office hours: Wednesdays, 12:00-2:00 PM; and by appointmentCourse descriptionRequired textSEMESTER SCHEDULE(subject to minor revisions throughout the semester; extreme weather/emergency situations: please check your email before class in case of class cancellation)General Emergency Response RecommendationsFALL SEMESTER 2014College of Applied Health Sciences, Department of Kinesiology & Community HealthKIN/SOC 249, Sport & Modern Society, 3 creditsLecture: MW 8:00-8:50 AM, 166 BevierKIN 249: CRN 35148 sec. AL1 ; SOC 249: CRN 35155, sec. AL1 Discussion sections: Fridays, 1001 Huff HallCRN 33380 and 33382 sec. AD1 10:00-10:50 AM CRN 33416 and 33418 sec. AD2 11:00-11:50 AMCRN 33389 and 33390 sec. AD3 12:00-12:50 PMInstructor Dr. Synthia Sydnor [email protected]: 225B Freer HallMailbox: 122 Freer Hall, MC-052 Phone: 217 333-3877Fax: 217 244-7322Office hours: Wednesdays, 12:00-2:00 PM; and by appointmentTeaching assistants Mr. Matthew Adamson, [email protected] Ms. Yoon So Choi, [email protected] 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 objectives1) 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 textHolly Thorpe, Snowboarding Bodies in Theory and Practice, Palgrave-MacMillan, 2011. ISBN 978-0-230-57944-6Classroom accommodationTo obtain disability-related academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids, students should contact Dr. Sydnorand the Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) 1207 S. Oak St., Champaign, 217333-1970 TTY: 217 244-9738 Fax: 217 333-0248; [email protected] http://disability.illinois.edu/academic-support/accommodationsGeneral Emergency Response RecommendationsDivision of Public Safety asks us to prepare safety/security procedures: See last page of syllabus. UIUC Student CodeAll 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.htmlGrading 90-100 A80-89 B70-79 C60-69 D0- 59 FThe 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 takeplace 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 presentations3. 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 eachgroup 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 thecourse 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 examsIn 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 Bodiesin Theory and Practice, 2011. Chapters listed should be read before the class meets each week.August