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Sport & Media II
100
Sport does NOT give us an explanation for why we're here, an idea of the afterlife, and THIS other facet of religion.
What is a creation story
100
National pride is often overtly displayed in what historic sporting event that is highly publicized/broadcast a few times each decade?
What is the Olympics
100
Name at least 4 auxiliary businesses that benefit from local sports teams and venues.
What are hotels, florists, taxis, eateries, malls, and casinos
100
The two major types of mass media.
What are print and electronic
100
A word we might use to describe the reporting of a home team's commentators.
What is distorted/biased
200
According to the Protestant Ethic, THIS term relates to the use of one's abilities to honor God (a higher power)
What is hard work
200
Sit-ins, boycotts, and campaigns are examples of sport being utilized as WHAT?
What is a vehicle of (social) change
200
This is a social/business change process that hurts, not helps, poor citizens who are living in urban areas.
What is gentrification
200
The four roles of mass media.
What are 1. communication 2. entertainment 3. social integration and 4. social change
200
The decade in which women became involved in mainstream athletic activities, joining their male counterparts who were already involved
What is the 1970s
300
Sport and religion typically share these three characteristics.
What are 1. a unified system, 2. codified rules, and 3. norms (beliefs, practices, values)
300
Define globalization and provide one consequence.
What is a) the ever greater connectedness of the world's people [people, ideas, and goods moving across territories] and b) alliances change [nationalism may change, economic divides typically increase]
300
When car racers put logos on their vehicles as a means to sponsorship or advertisement.
What is an example of the indirect link between sports/athletes and big-business corporations
300
The concept associated with athletes moving "up" in the ranks due to increased salaries and TV exposure
What is social mobility
300
In addition to describing the sporting event to an audience, sportscasters do THESE three things.
What are 1. advertize the sport 2. promote the media/network and 3. influence your thoughts on the performance or outcome
400
The use of prayer is often seen in sport. Name the two major ways in which it is most often utilized.
What is a) as a coping mechanism and b) to unify a group (team, roster, subgroup)
400
Proposed changes or reforms for the Olympics include opening the Games to all levels of play, establishing permanent sites, and what 2 other topics?
What are 1. changing the way money is gained and used and 2. eliminating team sports and signs of nationalism
400
Provide the definition of collusion and what historic court case preceded its presence in sports.
What is a) the act of owners coming together and conspiring not to sign free agents to their teams b) Curt Flood's case in the 1970s
400
The three characteristics of popular sports that make them especially accommodating and attractive to audiences
What are a) natural breaks in action, 2) restricted spaces/facilities, and 3) predictable events
400
The race and gender that dominate journalism and broadcast occupations. Also, provide one example of a group that is a minority and/or is marginalized in sports.
What is a) white and male; b) answers will vary [women, African Americans, Native Americans, etc.]
500
The YouTube clip of Bend it Like Beckham illustrates what concept that we discussed back in Unit 2? (hint: she treats Beckham as a God-like figure)
What is idolization
500
In the video clip on the Olympic figure skating judging controversy, the alleged French judge was being pressured to score unfairly from WHO?
What is the French Skating Federation (also acceptable: her home country's skating federation, her home sports government)
500
The salary cap has been a recent issue in sports news. If player salaries increase, what else is likely to be happening?
What is increased income for owners and increased franchise growth
500
Identify and provide an example of sports that are made for TV in order to attract a particular type of TV audience
What are trash sports; examples will vary
500
THIS is what corporate entities are likely to do when conflicts arise among corporations, sponsors, athletes, and teams due to the preservation of status and money.
What is "running for cover"