<p>Seminar, four hours. Introduction to central issues at nexus of education, sports, entertainment, and diversity. Examination and investigation of recent innovations in education, sports leadership, and entertainment that promise greater representation, equity, and inclusion of marginalized groups. Examination of media role in forming perceptions and attitudes, and its educational force in changing perceptions of athletes, and of college and professional sports. Examination of innovations in education, sports leadership, and entertainment that promote greater diversity. Examination of these and other related issues through prism of relevant theories, recent research literature, and documentaries. Letter grading.</p>

Education

The school engages in fundamental work on what matters most in education and information studies in the 21st century: the discovery and application of usable knowledge at the crossroads of policy and practice.

School of Education and Information Studies

The department is a leader in the study and practice of urban education and issues of access, equity, and quality facing early childhood, K-12, and higher education.

General Catalog

Educational Innovations in Sport and Entertainment in Context of Diversity

EDUC175A

4 units