Managing Diversity in Sport Environments

Course Details

Course Number: SPAD 5513  Section Number: X10

Fall 2012

Location: Ferguson Hall

Classroom Number: 301

Days & Times:

Online

Course Attachments

Syllabus  Syllabus F12 5513-20120914-145120.doc

Textbooks
MSU Faculty Member
Dr. Julie Wood   
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Course Objectives
  1. Students will examine theoretical constructs associated with diversity, prejudice, and discrimination as applied within organizations for sport and physical activity.

 

  1. Students will examine the impact of diversity on employment opportunities, work experiences, media and advertising, and participation in leisure activities, sport, and physical activity.

 

  1. Students will examine legal issues related to employment opportunity, workplace discrimination, and Title IX.

 

  1. Students will examine models for managing diversity, methods for implementing diversity management strategies, and leadership competencies necessary in diverse organizations.

 

  1. Students will examine elements of effective diversity training programs.

Course Expectations

ASSIGNMENTS

  1. Students will examine theoretical constructs associated with diversity, prejudice, and discrimination as applied within organizations for sport and physical activity.
  • Read Chapters 1-3
  • Research Paper (200 pts)
  • Submit Sunday, September 30, 9:00 PM

 

  1. Students will examine the impact of diversity on employment opportunities, work experiences, media and advertising, and participation in leisure activities, sport, and physical activity.
  • Read Chapters 4-11
  • Discussion Questions (300 pts)
  • Submit Sunday, November 4, 9:00 PM

 

  1. Students will examine legal issues related to employment opportunity, workplace discrimination, and Title IX.
  • Read Chapter 12

 

  1. Students will examine models for managing diversity, methods for implementing diversity management strategies, and leadership competencies necessary in diverse organizations.
  • Read Chapters 13-14

 

  1. Students will examine elements of effective diversity training programs.
  • Read Chapter 15
  • Exam Chapters 12-15 (100 pts)
  • Submit Sunday, December 2, 9:00 PM

Grading Standards

FINAL GRADE DETERMINATION

                  A               570 – 600 pts     95%

                  B               510 – 569 pts     85%

                  C               420 – 509 pts     70%

                  F                < 420      pts


Submission Format PolicyNote: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

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As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

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Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

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Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.