University of Colorado Boulder

Race, Gender, and Culture

This course is part of American History Through Baseball Specialization

Taught in English

Tom Zeiler

Instructor: Tom Zeiler

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Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand how baseball illuminates the history of race relations.

  • Analyze the challenges faced by women in sports and America.

  • Illuminate how baseball reflects on American culture.

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Assessments

38 quizzes

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 4 modules in this course

Welcome to the course! In this module we will cover topics surrounding post civil war reconstruction, the rise of journalism in baseball, the color line, and women's baseball.

What's included

9 videos9 quizzes1 discussion prompt

In this module we will cover topics surrounding the Progressive Era, post war anxiety, the negro leagues, and continue the discussion on women's baseball.

What's included

14 videos14 quizzes

In this module we will cover topics surrounding the road to integration, Jackie Robinson, the Civil Rights movement, and obstacles to equality.

What's included

8 videos8 quizzes

In this final module we will cover topics surrounding gender and baseball, the Cold War, and a changing America.

What's included

7 videos7 quizzes

Instructor

Tom Zeiler
University of Colorado Boulder
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