SOCI70010
The Game of Soccer and Its Impact on Society		 Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2023
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Business, General Education Electives
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20230508_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This is a course offered through OntarioLearn. Access to the course materials will be through OntarioLearn.com and you will be sent an email with your login details.
 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
In this course, students will explore the history and evolution of soccer and how it impacts socio-economic, religious, political, and cultural views in countries around the world. Students examine cultural and human behaviours influenced by soccer ideology and their effect on pop culture. Through critical thinking and independent research and assigned readings, students explore how the game of soccer has embedded itself in nationalism and globalization.

Program Context

 
Business Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This course is an elective course in the Business Certificate program.

General Education Electives Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This course is part of the General Education Electives for Continuing and Professional Studies.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze the historical context and cultural impact of soccer and recognize its socioe-conomic value.
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Explain the origins and historical development of soccer, identifying the most significant events, people and institutions who have shaped the game.
  2. Describe how the game of soccer has embedded itself in different cultures around the world.
  3. Explain the political and religious contexts of certain soccer clubs in Europe and South America and how the game has been co-opted at various times.
  4. Identify and compare the socio-economic stratification of soccer fandom and how it has changed over time, particularly in certain locations in Europe and South America.
  5. Discuss how globalization has influenced the game of soccer and international competitions like the World Cup.
  6. Discuss the growth of sovereign wealth in soccer in the 21st century and how it has impacted the game's reputation, fandom, and the future.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: ONLINE
 Online Quizzes (6 @ 5%)30.0%
 Research Paper40.0%
 Module Discussions (6 @ 5% each)30.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
Note: A passing grade is defined as 50% TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies. 1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor. 2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

  • Communication Skills - Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
  • Information Management Skills - Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
  • Numeracy - Execute mathematical operations accurately.
  • Personal Skills - Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

General Education
This General Education course relates to the following themes as specified by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

  • Social and Cultural Understanding

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

  • Not Eligible for PLAR
 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):
 TypeDescription
RequiredTextbookHow Soccer Explains the World, Foer, HarperCollins Canada, ISBN 9780060731427

Applicable student group(s): Continuing Education Students
Course Details:
Module 1: Origins of the Game
 
Development of the game  

Changes in the 20th century 

Rise of the game in lower economic classes 

 
Module 2: Spread of the Game

Growth from England 

Integration in cultures around the world 

(Discussion 1, 5%) 

 
Module 3: Landmarks of the Game Today

Importance of stadiums and other landmarks  

Rituals and customs of the game 

(Quiz #1, 5%) 

 
Module 4: Hooliganism and Fan Culture

Psychological and socioeconomic aspects of fan culture 

Growth of soccer hooliganism in the mid-20th century 

(Discussion #2, 5%) 

 
Module 5:  Nationalism and Patriotism
 
Rise of nationalism and patriotism 

Co-opting of the game 

Return of racist incidents in the sport 

(Quiz #2, 5%) 

 
Module 6: Soccer in Culture and Religion

Intersection of religion and soccer 

Regional cultural practices and customs 

(Discussion 3, 5%) 

 
Module 7: Important Figures
 
Soccer’s greatest stars 

How, why and through whom the game changed 

(Quiz #3, 5%)

 
Module 8:  FIFA

Soccer’s governing body 

FIFA’s role in soccer culture 

Values and practices 

(Discussion 4, 5%) 

Module 9: The World Cup 

History and origin of the World Cup 

Impact on host countries 

World Cup scandals 

(Quiz #4, 5%) 

 
Module 10: Soccer and Pop Culture

Growth of soccer’s popularity 

Soccer’s influence on pop culture 

(Discussion 5, 5%) 

 
Module 11: Social Stratification

Explosion in player wages 

Evolving fan base 

Changing role of social classes 

(Quiz #5, 5%) 

(Research Paper, 40%) 

 
Module 12:  Soccer in North America

Growth of soccer in North America 

Contrasts with European and South American soccer communities 

Future of the game in North America 

(Discussion 6, 5%) 

 
Module 13: Globalization and Sovereign Wealth 

Globalization  

Growing impact of state actors 

Shift in soccer communities 

(Quiz #6, 5%) 

 

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