SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT 01:377:305 Syllabus
Instructor Dr. Julia Doemland Department Exercise Science and Sport Studies Office Loree Gymnasium, Douglass Campus Telephone Dept of Exercise Science: 732- 932-9525 Email [email protected] Office Hours Tuesdays and Fridays 8:00 - 9:00am or by appointment Textbook Coakley, J.J. (2008). Sport in Society: Issues & Controversies (10th Edition), McGraw-Hill: New York. You may purchase this text as an online eTextbook by using the link below. Coakley, Jay, Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies, 10th Edition, http://www.coursesmart.com/givecoursesmartatry?xmlid=0 077283961&__instructor=1886389
Additional readings are listed on page three and are available on e-companion under doc sharing tab.
PURPOSE: This course examines institutionalized sport from a sociological perspective. Gender, race, and social class will be the primary topics from which to understand sport as a social institution. This course is organized around lectures, film, class discussion and small group research projects.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote interest in systematic study of social institutions such as sport. 2. To introduce you to sociological concepts and theories used to study sport as a social institution 3. To develop an understanding of and an appreciation for human diversity and commonalities within the context of sport 4. Provide practical experience using research design in the social sciences. 5. Provide practical experience in developing and conducting original research. 6. Provide practical experience in making professional presentations of original research. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Students having academic difficulties combined with poor attendance will be referred to the Academic Dean.1. Written Assignments: All written assignments, unless otherwise noted, must be typed using APA publication guidelines (papers using other formatting styles will be returned and will lose one letter grade). a. Mini Research Proposal and annotated bibliography. Please include the following: 1. Identify the issue you will be researching as it relates to culture, social interaction, and social structure. 2. Identify the hypotheses and/or research question. 3. Describe the specific research methods you plan to use. 4. Define clear operational definitions of all variables, including what measurement instruments you plan on using. 5. Describe how your data will be analyzed (specific statistical tools). 6. 10 primary sources that apply directly to your research project in the form of annotated bibliography. Cite each reference using APA format, followed by a concise annotation for each source that summarizes the central theme and scope of the article. Example below:
1 Waite, L. J., Goldschneider, F. K., & Witsberger, C. (1986). Nonfamily living and the erosion of traditional family orientations among young adults. American Sociological Review, 51, 541-554. The authors, researchers at the Rand Corporation and Brown University, used data from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Young Women and Young Men to test their hypothesis that young adults living with non family members, alter their attitudes, values, plans, and expectations, moving them away from their belief in traditional sex roles. They find their hypothesis strongly supported in young females, while the effects were fewer in studies of young males. Increasing the time away from parents before marrying increased individualism, self-sufficiency, and changes in attitudes about families. In contrast, an earlier study by Williams cited below shows no significant gender differences in sex role attitudes as a result of nonfamily living.
b. Literature Review (8-12 pages). Discuss prior research relevant to your research topic. A minimum of 10 sources is required. Sources used must be scholarly, peer review journals.
c. Research Paper (15-25 pages). Write a formal research document utilizing APA publication guidelines. Detailed instructions will be provided. Due: 1 week after your presentation
2. Presentation. A formal presentation (approximately 20 minutes long) is required. It should summarize your research and findings to the class in a professional, interesting, and clear presentation. Presentation days and times will be assigned. Detailed guidelines for presentation are on e-companion.
3. Special Needs. Should you have any special needs that make it difficult for you to perform adequately on any of the requirements for this course, please notify the instructor in writing before the course deadlines. In some cases, needs may have to be appropriately documented.
4. Academic Integrity Policy. All students are expected to know and follow the academic integrity policy of Rutgers University. The policy is available on the Rutgers University website. GRADING: • 40% of the grade will be based on Study Guides. • 60% of the grade will be based on the research project. The weighting of each assignment is as follows: Research proposal/bib 15% Literature review 20% Research presentation 20% Final paper 25% Final papers due one week after presentation (for those who present on first day, papers are due two weeks after date of presentation) Peer assessment 10% Attendance 10%
Using the above proportions, final grades will be based upon the following percentages: 90% or higher A 70-74% C 85-89% B+ 65-69% D 80-84% B 64% or lower F 75-79% C+ EMAIL: Please use e-mail appropriately and judiciously! DO NOT use email to: 1. Ask me routine information that may already be on the syllabus 2. Ask me what you missed when you were absent 3. Discuss in-depth a major problem with an assignment, with a team member’s work, or grades. Please email me to set up an appointment.
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Class Date Topics Covered Readings due for class Assignment due date 9/3 Overview, class structure Ch. 1 Coakley Key concepts and terms Ch. 2 Coakley
9/7 Movie
Bigger, Faster, Stronger 9/10 Socialization and Sport Ch. 4 Coakley
Fraternal Bonding in the Locker Room, (Curry) Parental Influence and Women’s Sport Involvement (Dixon)
9/14 Searching the literature Chapter 2 Coakley Hand in Study Guide # 1
Research Methods How Sociologists do Research
(Henslin)
Managing The Research Process
(reading 1) 9/17 Developing Research Questions Research groups project and (reading 2) topic area determined Working With the Literature Creating research questions (reading 3)
9/21 Race: The Power of Illusion Ch. 9 Coakley Hand in Study Guide 2
9/24 Lecture and Class Discussion Black Football Players on a White Campus (Melendez)
9/28 Movie White Man Can’t Jump (Azzarito & Harrison)
10/2 Methods in research – Ecompanion – reading 4 Hand in Study Guide 3 defining variables and measurement 10/5 In class group work – research Mini research proposal due project
10/8 Writing a literature review Proposing Empirical Research
10/12 Big Time Losers Unpaid Professionals (Zimbalist)
10/15 Lecture Chapter 14 Coakley Sport and Education 10/19 College athletics
10/22 In class group work 10/26 Movie Literature reviews due
10/29 Chapter 8 Coakley Gender and Sport 11/2 Gender and Sport To be announced
3 11/5 Sport and the Media Chapter 12 11/12 Writing the final paper APA style Hand in Study Guide 4
11/16 In class group work 11/19 Group meetings
11/23 Group meetings
Final presentations 11/30-12/10
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