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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Sports and Society by Duke University

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About the Course

Sports play a giant role in contemporary society worldwide. But few of us pause to think about the larger questions of money, politics, race, sex, culture, and commercialization that surround sports everywhere. This course draws on the tools of anthropology, sociology, history, and other disciplines to give you new perspectives on the games we watch and play. It's the new and improved version of Professor Orin Starn's original "Sports and Society" for Coursera, which drew more than 40,000 students. We will focus on both popular sports like soccer (or “football,” as anyone outside America calls it), basketball, and baseball, and also lesser-known ones like mountain-climbing and fishing. You will never watch or think about sports in the same way again....

Top reviews

MM

Nov 11, 2016

I loved this particular course. The topics are relevant. Each topic is supported by historical facts and examples and how is it relevant in the present time. It was a great learning experience!!!

LK

Jan 6, 2020

One of the best courses that mixed interesting facts with theories. I study sports management, it's really intriguing to see how sports social values entwined with each other in history!

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By vishal m

Jun 23, 2020

Loved every Bit of this course!

Sports illustrated with so many different perspectives, this course is a must for anyone who want to strengthen their bond with sports..

By Meghana M

Nov 28, 2020

Great Course on Sports and Society, Excellent insights into the History and Culture of popular sports across the globe. Thank you Duke University and Prof. Orin Starn

By Khandaker T A

Jul 18, 2020

That was outstanding . Because now I know sports is not only about playing but also related to culture, gender, Psychology, politics, business, society, age and more.

By Carmine L

Oct 27, 2020

Informative, rich, all-embracing. I wish I could take it again! Fortunately, it left me with so many things to think about that it will stay with me for a long time.

By Luv R A

Mar 21, 2018

I really got some new insights about sports and how the climate of sports has changed and some really good facts about sport.

Thanks for the lovely lectures Mr. Orin!

By Ranjithkamal P

Jun 2, 2020

Excellent one,the way of presentation by the instructor is fantabulous,He gives a positive energy to the learners. Also his lecture is crystal clear. Thank you sir.

By 张威

May 28, 2022

Tremendously inspired by Professor Orin Starn's passion for teaching! Enjoyed the course so much! Wish one day I could be Professor Orin Starn's student at Duke!

By Rohan P

May 12, 2020

An excellent course! Learned a lot! Genuinely disappointed that it's over. Wish the course was longer. I hope there is a part 2 or something like that. Brilliant!

By Michael R

May 10, 2020

Videos were awesome and readings were still applicable even in 2020. Only feedback would be update some of the readings to more current and a section on E-Sports.

By Joshua J F

Jun 12, 2017

The content and delivery of the course were excellent. Professor Orin Starn is a star educator: knowledgeable, entertaining, funny, engaging, and very accessible.

By Susan M

Feb 1, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. I am a sports fan but learned so much! Things I never thought of! Really liked the professor. He made this course so interesting!!

By Valeria F

Jun 13, 2020

Very interesting cours! i've enjoyed evrey single lecture.

I learned a lot about sports world, that's great!

Thank you Professor Orin Starn and Duke University.

By Carlos A H H

Aug 29, 2020

Muy bueno. Naturalmente, el curso no puede ser detallado, aunque sí remite a una cantidad conciderable de fuentes para continuar con estudios sobre el deporte.

By Patricia G

May 25, 2021

I signed up for this course to learn about the history of global sports and found the course and professor to be detailed, informative, and very interesting.

By Timothy T

Sep 10, 2019

Very interesting and a lot of great information. Easy to pick up and learn, and get through it to broaden my knowledge of sports! Had a great time learning.

By Andrew V

Apr 8, 2017

This course was very good and well structured. Professor is very professional. I get a lot inmportant information and many fun moments. Thank you so much

By Donald L C

Nov 8, 2021

As a Physical Education major, average athlete, and coach, this was an excellent opportunity to study play, games and sport from a different perspective

By Anne M v B

Apr 25, 2018

I really enjoyed the course! I feel it touches all of the subjects around sports and helps you understand the evolution and impact they have in society.

By Willard J

May 23, 2019

Really great course that explores the various ways sports have an impact and are reflections of human society and various cultures. Really interesting!

By Renata M I

Aug 22, 2022

Orin Starn is a wise teacher. This course left me with more knowledge and curiosity than when I started it, which is as good as it gets. Thanks Orin!

By Junior L A

May 22, 2020

Excelente curso, excelente material, super entendible y agradable. Muchas gracias a todo el equipo que hizo posible tremendo curso!. Felicitaciones!

By Yash C

Nov 11, 2017

ABsolutely loved the course, Dr. Starn's words are very intricate and have taught me very well. Looking forward to more classes by him on coursera.

By Kar L

Jul 19, 2023

Estoy muy feliz, me encanta el enfoque desde la antropología para dar respuesta a este fenómeno que esta en la cultura del mundo. Muchas Gracias

By Jose O G B

Jul 24, 2020

For all those who are in the sports bussiness, it is fundamental to understand the role it plays in modern society and economics, great content

By varun h

May 7, 2020

This course was really helpful in order to understand the various different aspects of different types of sports.Prof. Orin was simply amazing.