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Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Designed for the student to gain an understanding of the past and present role of football in American culture. Focuses on the development of college, professional and high school football over the past 120 years and contemporary issues in football culture are analyzed such as debates over racial symbols and mascots, the question of professionalizing division one college football, and tailgating and televisual football cultures. Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Spring 2024, Section: 002, CRN 22823, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Fall 2022, Section: 001, CRN 70549, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Spring 2022, Section: 001, CRN 19746, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Fall 2021, Section: 001, CRN 70873, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Spring 2021, Section: 001, CRN 23616, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Fall 2020, Section: 001, CRN 70993, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Spring 2020, Section: 001, CRN 12224, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Fall 2019, Section: 001, CRN 71120, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Spring 2019, Section: 001, CRN 12716, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Fall 2018, Section: 001, CRN 71348, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Spring 2018, Section: 001, CRN 13343, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Fall 2017, Section: 001, CRN 71515, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Spring 2017, Section: 001, CRN 15575, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Fall 2016, Section: 001, CRN 71724, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Spring 2016, Section: 002, CRN 21023, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Fall 2015, Section: 001, CRN 71989, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Spring 2015, Section: 001, CRN 18058, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Fall 2014, Section: 001, CRN 72193, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Fall 2013, Section: 001, CRN 72429, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Fall 2012, Section: 001, CRN 72781, Instructor: Matthew Gilchrist
  • Fall 2011, Section: 001, CRN 73304, Instructor: Steven Pope
  • Fall 2010, Section: 001, CRN 74447, Instructor: John Nauright
  • Fall 2009, Section: 001, CRN 74839, Instructor: John Nauright