21935 Sport, Events and Globalisation
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Postgraduate
Result type: Grade and marksThere are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 27721 Sport Globalisation
Description
This subject provides a critical understanding of global theories and practices across sport and events within a variety of economic, political and sociocultural contexts. It examines the impact of globalisation on the meaning, production, consumption and performance of sport. The subject seeks to develop knowledge of and sensitivity to values, customs and traditions of sport and event management practices in a range of international contexts. It examines how global–local forces produce pressures for the adoption or adaptation of dominant modes of sport and event management processes in dynamic international settings.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| 1. | demonstrate critical engagement with the scope and scale of global sport and event management |
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| 2. | identify specific and persistent problems in the production, meaning, promotion and consumption of sport and events around the world |
| 3. | explain the similarities and differences in the production, meaning, promotion and consumption of sport and events in a variety of nations and cultural environments |
| 4. | critically evaluate the nature and the role of sport and events in contrasting socio-economic systems |
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
This subject seeks to develop knowledge of and sensitivity to values, customs and traditions of sport and event management practices in different socio-cultural contexts around the world. It examines how the economic, social and cultural environment influences sport and event management practices in ‘globalized’ markets. An underlying assumption is that awareness of global-local dynamics of economy, politics, culture and sport performance are necessary for advanced leadership of sport and events in dynamic international settings. The subject is aligned with the graduate attributes of social responsibility and cultural awareness, as well as communication and collaboration.
Teaching and learning strategies
The seminars include a range of interactive and collaborative learning activities. Key concepts are taught using individual and group exercises, scenario-based problem solving, and case studies. Some lectures will be conducted by guest speakers representing different sectors of the global sport industry. Content for this subject will be supported by the learning management system, where readings, videos and exchange forums are provided. Students are expected to read, reflect on and critique the weekly materials including research articles, case studies, and associated practical and academic sources in preparation for the lectures and tutorials. In-class sessions will build on these sources and lead into collaborative problem-based workshop sessions with design thinking elements. These workshop sessions are problem-based and will combine pre-class activities with active learning experiences that go beyond the prescribed group activities that form the official assessment. For example, a workshop on sport-for-development could get groups to identify and debate opportunities to design, implement and evaluate sport programs that aim to make a positive difference from a social inclusion perspective. In-class feedback on these group activities and prescribed pre-work will be provided weekly.
Content (topics)
- Scope and scale of the global sport and event marketplace
- Politics and international relations in sport and events
- Governance in international sport and events
- Leveraging global sport and events
- Global outsourcing of sporting goods production
- Gain or drain? Global migration of athletic talent
- Managing global sport for development and peace
- Fair play? Women in global sport and events
- Innovation in global sport and event contexts
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Integrative Reflection (Individual)
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 2 and 3 |
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| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | 1000 words (plus reference list) |
Assessment task 2: Investigative Project (Group)
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 2 and 4 |
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| Weight: | 30% |
Assessment task 3: Exam (Individual)
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
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| Weight: | 40% |
| Length: | 2 hours |
Minimum requirements
Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject’s total marks.
Required texts
Weekly readings are provided to students via e-links in Canvas.
Recommended texts
Schulenkorf, N., & Frawley, S. (Eds.). (2017). Critical Issues in Global Sport Management. Abingdon: Routledge.
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