Summer Sessions
 The Political Economy of Sport in AfricaINST 610A - Seminar in International Studies M-Th - 9a.m. -12p.m.Grover Center - RoomE206 - How politics and economics explain sport - How sport influences politics and societies - How sport negotiates traditions, culture and gender - How sport contributes to socio-economic development This course will investigate sport and the political economy of Africa relate and explain each other transformation. The commonly called “modern” sport in African societies has always been entrenched in the political and socio-economic transformation of the societies. After been a colonial and liberation instrument African sport served as nation building tool and evolve with local transnational and global causes and agenda. In the global context of an increasing commodification of sport practices, this course examines the political economy of sport in Africa. The emphasis will be on understanding the role of sport in the political and socio-economic transformation of African societies. Some of the topics covered include: history of sport, anti-apartheid movements and independence struggles, athletes migrations, media and communication technologies, nationalism, the modern state, globalization, the international sport governing bodies and institutions, African elite versus mass sport, and the hosting of “big events.” The course will pay close attention to African sport in the socio-political, and economic environment of Africa as well as the world. Academic journal articles, book chapters, documentaries and movies will be the supporting material for class discussions. For any additional information contact: Dr. Gerard Akindes akindesg@ohio.edu |