[Biostudent] AUT24: Pol S 334B, Sports & Politics (new course!) and Other Open Pol S Courses

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Pol S 334B, a topics class on Sports and Politics. Political Science added this class in August. There are no restrictions, students can elect to earn W credit, and we have an outstanding instructor (eval was 4.9 when he taught the course last year).

There is also space in many of our 200- and 300-level courses<https://www.washington.edu/students/timeschd/AUT2024/polisci.html>, almost all of which have descriptions viewable in MyPlan and also on our website at https://www.polisci.washington.edu/courses. Most of these classes are open to all majors; some have a "no freshmen" restriction.

Details are below, and a flyer is attached for Pol S 334B. Please share with your students.

Thanks,

Meera


Meera E. Roy
Director of Academic Services
Department of Political Science
Box 353530
University of Washington
Seattle, WA   98195-3530
(206) 543-9456

Pronouns: She/Her

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New Autumn Political Science Course:

Pol S 334B, Topics in American Politics<https://myplan.uw.edu/course/#/courses/POL%20S%20334?id=a7788405-1cff-4924-9337-77da037ba297&states=N4Ig7gDgziBcLADrgJYDsAmB7MAJApigOYAWALsrAIwBMAbAJwA0yY62YACllCmSljSUAzAFYADAF8QkoA> (links to MyPlan)
   TOPIC: Sports and Politics (see attached flyer)
   Instructor: Prof. Sebastian Mayer
   Lecture: MW 11:30-12:50. Quizzes on Friday at 11:30 and 12:30.
   5 credits, SSc
   Optional W Credit
   Open to all students
   Description: This class investigates the interconnection of sports and politics, broadly construed. The course will largely focus on this dynamic in the United States, exploring the long, historic intersections between sports and politics from the founding of the nation until today. Moreover, the class covers contemporary issues in which athletes are involved, such as activism around racial justice and gender equality, discuss reasons why athletes might or might not get involved in politics, why politicians seek out athletes and sports for support, how athletes can influence politics, and how athletes-turned-political candidates fare in the political arena. In doing so, the class will put a special emphasis on the role that race has played in this dynamic over the course of U.S. history. While mostly focusing on the United States, the course will also look at sports and politics on the international stage, such as through the Olympic Games or the use of sporting events to promote a country's image. In addition, the class will also look at the politics around college athletics, particularly as regards recent developments around NIL and the NCAA. Overall, this course will survey a variety of sports, athletes, and political locales & issue areas that all help us explore the ways in which sports and politics intersect. In this class, students will gain a better understanding of the ways in which sports and politics intersect historically and contemporarily, analyze why both sides tend to be interested in this dynamic, hone their critical thinking skills, and develop their writing skills to present arguments in a clear and concise manner.

More Autumn Political Science Courses
Go to MyPlan<https://myplan.uw.edu/course/#/courses?states=N4Igwg9grgTgzgUwMoIIYwMYAsQC4TAA6IAZhDALYAiqALqsbkSBqhQA5RyPGJ20AbBMQA0xAJZwUGWuIgA7FOmyNaMKAjEhJASXlw1UGeSWYsjEqgGItARw0wAnkjXj5Acx4gA5AAUA8gAyAARI3qLEACaojtx4zACMFlY2xABMydaaxADMmakgACz52SAArCVaAGwlAL5aBui0AKLykQAq4hQIcbgA2gAMIgCcVQMAulpuGAJQkQgAcgr%2B7AiKCDJy%2BqrqpdOz8wBKPa4yCJHSsgq9hnvyM3MIvjAIL7Zwx-biL5E7GlP3A4IdoAI1Qly2N12DSwEAA7v55AJHL4MMgNldtnhLFkYfDEci9L5XnAFBDrnU8XCAEIweGISrELCoKRoMznP6lSKSGYQRAAQUiADdUPdzqYVNiUghaiARCA4ew4HgCMQ4W5IvCABIIcTuLC0Rg5BKFNJadVteG%2BPniTGMNJlMqy2pAA>  for additional autumn political science classes taught by fantastic instructors. Classes with the most open space are listed below. In MyPlan, click "View Syllabus" link to see course descriptions:
  Pol S 201, INTRO POL THEORY, TTh 10-1120, Quizzes on Friday.
  POL S 202, INTRO AM POLITICS, MW 10-1120, Quizzes on Friday.
  POL S 220, HOW TO STEAL ELCTION, TTh 1130-1250, Quizzes on Friday.
  POL S 270, INTRO TO POL ECON, TTh 10-1120, Quizzes on Friday.
  POL S 321, AMER FOREIGN POLICY, TTh 1130-1250, Quizzes on Friday. No Freshmen.
  POL S 353, US CONGRESS, MW 1-220, Quizzes on Friday. No Freshmen.

Questions? Email polsadvc at uw.edu<mailto:polsadvc at uw.edu> or call us at 206-543-1824.
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