Constellation: How Do Sports Shape Society?

Sports transcend boundaries of race, gender and occupation, serving as a unifying force. Students will explore the societal impact of sports through business, race, politics, religion and ethics, moving beyond the fan experience to understand the broader implications of the sports ecosystem.

Students enroll in one fall course and one spring course for their matched Constellation. Students are assigned to either the fall or spring semester to enroll in one integrated W120 course.

Fall 2025

CULANTH 151CNS Sports and Society (Cross-lists: SOCIOL 151CNS, ICS 150CNS)
EDUC 142CN Globalizing Duke Basketball: Race, Media, and Migration in the Making of a Brand

WRITING 120 Sports and the Written Word    

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Spring 2026      

MMS 118CN The Globalization of the Sports Economy: A Comprehensive Look at a Powerhouse Global Industry
RELIGION 105CN Sports and Religion 

WRITING 120 Sports and the Written Word