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This course will examine various aspects of the relationship between sport and society in France, with a consideration for the global context and the social impacts of what has become a veritable business venture. We will examine the influence of...
This course will examine various aspects of the relationship between sport and society in Spain. We will examine both the impact of sport on Spanish society and the influence of society on the practice of sport in Spain. The course begins with a...
This course will examine various aspects of the relationship between sport and society in Spain, with a particular emphasis on soccer and bullfighting. We will examine both the impact of sport on Spanish society and the influence of society on the...
This course explores how the contemporary challenges of South Africa as a developing nation impact the livelihoods and identities of South African children and youths. We will also, explore how local and international influences (e.g. media and...
As a destination for migrants, Austria is more attractive than ever before, receiving more migrants and asylum seekers than Germany or Switzerland, relative to its size. Austria is an immigration country, but politics and the public have realized...
The course on youth culture covers youth culture theories, history of Austrian youth culture, as well as insights in selected youth cultures of Europe today, based on young people’s changing life worlds. We will explore and analyze youth cultural...
The course analyzes the role of organized crime in Italy through a historical, structural, and cultural perspective. After an overview of the various criminal organizations that are active both in Italy and abroad – the Camorra and the Ndrangheta...
This course will introduce students to the social and historical construction of women’s roles in the Mediterranean region, from a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspective. Though the course places special emphasis on Spain, by bringing in...
Art and Design is a practical course that covers the most important areas of studio practice. It provides the understanding necessary to approach Art and Design in an active way, paying special attention to processes followed by artists, and helping...
This course explores Japanese visual culture through the lenses of art, religion, politics, and identity. From ancient iconography to contemporary design, students examine how images reflect and shape social values, beliefs, and historical change...