University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

27764 Analysis of the Olympic Games

6cp
Postgraduate

This subject provides students with knowledge and understanding of the Olympic Games phenomenon in general, and its impact on host cities and countries. It covers the history of the ancient Olympics; the origins and development of the modern Olympic Games; political dimensions, including examination of the Olympic Games under fascist, communist, and capitalist regimes; boycotts, terrorism and international politics; cultural, sociological and media aspects of the Games; the idea of the 'Olympism' – its origins, construction and cultural significance; social impacts of the Games in host communities; financing of the Olympic Games and their economic impact; the Games as a tourism phenomenon; political, social and economic analysis of hallmark events (festivals and major sporting events) in general; and issues facing the Olympic Games, such as drugs, discrimination and commercialisation.

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $624.50
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,070.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.