MM200 History, Culture, and Philosophy of Motorsport
This course will introduce students to the history of motorsport in North America, in particular examining the rise of sport in American culture in the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will also examine relevant socio-cultural and philosophical topics in motorsport, including ethics and virtue, race, gender, class, violence, youth participation, and globalization. Particular content to be studied will inlcude the rise of motorsport in post-war America. NASCAR, INDYCAR, and the southeastern bootlegger roots of the sport will be examined in depth. First year transfers, freshmen and sophomores only, or by consent of the instructor.