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Virginia Tech

JMC-3334: Sports as Entertainment

Description: Evolution of print, broadcast, and online sports coverage into a leading form of entertainment in the United States. Economic, political, and cultural influences of sports and sports betting in U.S. society. Sports portrayals, personalities, and scandals in movies, music, radio, and television through U.S. history. Ethical perspectives on sports as entertainment.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 3

Average GPA: 3.83 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 87.03%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

William B Roth202487.0%10.6%1.2%1.2%0.0%0.0%3.833

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Spring 2023Spring 2024Fall 2024Term050% W