Football: A Global Journey Through Time and Culture
Discover how football transcends sport to shape social dynamics, drive economic forces, and influence cultural identities.
Discover how football transcends sport to shape social dynamics, drive economic forces, and influence cultural identities.
This course delves into the multifaceted world of football (soccer), examining its historical roots, global impact, and role in society. You'll explore the sport's evolution from street games to multi-million dollar transfers, and its influence on communities worldwide. The curriculum covers key topics such as the history of football, its emergence as a global spectacle, the economics of the game, and its role in international development and diplomacy. You'll also examine major competitions like the FIFA World Cup, analyze football finances and governance, and consider the sport's future. Through case studies, expert interviews, and critical analysis, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of why football is more than just a game, influencing politics, economics, and culture on a global scale.
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What you'll learn
Understand the historical development of football and its global spread
Analyze the economic aspects of modern football, including club finances and player transfers
Examine the role of football in community building and social development
Evaluate the impact of major football competitions like the FIFA World Cup
Explore football's role in international diplomacy and conflict resolution
Assess the governance structures and challenges in modern football
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This course includes:
5 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of football (soccer) as a global phenomenon, examining its historical, social, economic, and cultural impacts. Students will journey through the sport's evolution, from its early origins to its current status as a global spectacle. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including the history of football, its role in shaping communities, the economics of the game, major competitions like the FIFA World Cup, and football's contribution to international development and diplomacy. Learners will engage with case studies of great football clubs and nations, analyze financial and governance structures in the sport, and consider the future of football. Through a mix of video lectures, readings, and interactive discussions, students will gain a deep understanding of why football is more than just a game, influencing politics, economics, and culture on a global scale.
Football: History, myths and power
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
The global spectacle of football
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Great football clubs, nations and matches that changed the world
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
The FIFA World Cup – Who are the champions of the world?
Module 4 · 7 Hours to complete
Football for International Development, Diplomacy and Peace
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Football finances, ownership and review
Module 6 · 6 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Championing Sport as a Catalyst for Social Change
Professor Grant Jarvie is a leading figure in the field of sport at the University of Edinburgh, where he serves as Chair of Sport and is the Founding Director of the Academy of Sport. With a rich background stemming from an international sporting family, he has dedicated his career to exploring the intersection of sport, education, and social responsibility. Jarvie's extensive experience includes teaching at various prestigious institutions globally and holding significant positions in higher education, where he has influenced policy and practice in sports and community engagement. His research interests encompass economic development, development assistance, and the history of European integration, with a particular focus on how sport can serve as a powerful tool for social change and addressing inequalities. Over his career, he has published around 200 articles, books, and reports, including influential works like The Jarvie Report on the Scottish Sporting Landscape and Sport, Culture and Society. His commitment to leveraging sport for societal benefit is evident in his advisory roles with governments and organizations aimed at enhancing life chances for marginalized groups through sport. Through his leadership and innovative approaches, Jarvie continues to advocate for the vital role of sport in fostering community development and international relations.
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