Michael Serazio
May 22, 2026 · Historical comment
One of my favorite classes. Very easy to stay engaged, and he makes all lectures interesting and fun. You do need to study for the tests as they are specific. 100% recommend!
COMM2184 · Communication
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course may be used to satisfy one of four electives required within the Communication major.Sports have long played a vital yet complex role in culture and this course examines that intersection of sports, the mass media, and society. We will appraise and debate the ways in which sports are functional or problematic in their impact on and relationship to players, fans, journalists, co-cultural groups, and nations. Students will read both scholarly and journalistic reflections, view popular and documentary film, and analyze fan experiences, mediated presentations, and critical social issues. In short, we will go beyond the box score to understand the importance and deconstruct the hype that accompanies modern sports.
Course experience
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Organization
4.6 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.3 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.4 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.5 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~3.5
hours per week
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May 22, 2026 · Historical comment
One of my favorite classes. Very easy to stay engaged, and he makes all lectures interesting and fun. You do need to study for the tests as they are specific. 100% recommend!
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Spring 2025
1 sectionFall 2024
2 sectionsSpring 2024
1 sectionFall 2023
2 sectionsSpring 2023
1 sectionFall 2022
2 sectionsSummer 2022
1 sectionSpring 2022
2 sectionsFall 2021
2 sectionsSummer 2021
1 sectionSpring 2021
1 sectionFall 2020
2 sections