HIST 001L. First-Year Seminar: The History of Leisure and Play

This course focuses on the historical evolution of leisure practices in human societies. We will examine the evolutionary roots of play in human societies but focus primarily on the increasing elaboration of leisure in modern societies since 1750. Topics studied include sport, drinking and eating, tourism, media consumption and video games.
Concentration: Culture and Identity
Social sciences.
Writing course.
1 credit.
Catalog chapter: History
Department website: https://www.swarthmore.edu/history

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