Prerequisite(s): CMST 110. This course is intended to introduce students to the specialized area of sports media. By the conclusion of the course, students will: understand and be able to offer informed opinions about the importance of sports as a defining element of any society; understand the intersection of sports with race, gender, and politics; and understand how sports coverage in mass media plays a pivotal role in societal debate and change. Equivalent course TVDM 247 effective through Summer 2021.