Explore the world of football (soccer), the money, the rivalries, the trends, the past, the present, the men’s game, the women's game and the real issues. Whether you love it, hate it or try to ignore it – join us as we go behind the scenes to examine why football is more than just a game.
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Week1
Week 1
Football: History, myths and power
This week considers the past, football myths and how history can help us understand football today. We will explore an extraordinary football journey not only taking in major milestones along the way, but getting a feel for how history can help us understand the present as well as the past.
5 videos (Total 28 min), 16 readings, 1 quiz
5 videos
Welcome to Football: More than a Game1mFootball history, myth and power1mEarly Scottish influences4mRichard McBrearty on a history of world football14mAlan Hansen on Scottish football, Bill Shankly and football as fun6m16 readings
Football history, myth and power10mTeam and objectives10mEarly Scottish influences10mFootball history: Change over Time10mRichard McBrearty on a history of world football10mPower in football: the early foundation and mission of FIFA10mPower in football: the early foundation and mission of FIFA cont...10mFootball myths: women's football is not a new development. The fastest growing team game in the world.10mThe context of gender equity10mFootball at the Summer Olympics10mRoutledge readings: Football: History, Myths and Power - Article 110mRoutledge readings: Football: History, Myths and Power - Article 210mRoutledge readings: Football: History, Myths and Power - Article 310mRoutledge readings: Football: History, Myths and Power - Article 410mRoutledge readings: Football: History, Myths and Power - Article 510mOverview, key terms and next steps10m1 practice exercise
Football History30mWeek2
Week 2
The global spectacle of football
We now move on to consider the game to-day and how it has grown into a global spectacle. Is football truly a global game? This week is a little bit more conceptual because we as ask you to think about some concepts – global, local and international and how these are helpful in explaining the growth of world football. We need to know not only what countries are involved but also who (which people) are involved and where the real power in football lies?
6 videos (Total 55 min), 18 readings, 1 quiz
6 videos
The global spectacle of football1mGlobal Football: Part I6mGlobal football: Part II13mThe New FIFA President and Governance Reforms7mMoney, Finance and Fair Play?16mGlobal football: Part III9m18 readings
The global spectacle of football10mTeam and objectives10mShort Overview: Football in a Global World?10mGlobal football: Part I10mGlobal football: Part II10mThe FIFA Men's World Cup - Has it Become More or Less Global?10mThe Global Growth of Women's Football10mThe New FIFA President and Governance Reforms10mFIFA, Power and Geography10mMoney, Finance and Fair Play?10mMoney, Money, Money and the Big Five Leagues10mGlobal football: Part III10mRoutledge readings: The global spectacle of football: Article 110mRoutledge readings: The global spectacle of football: Article 210mRoutledge readings: The global spectacle of football: Article 310mRoutledge readings: The global spectacle of football: Article 410mRoutledge readings: The global spectacle of football: Article 510mOverview, key terms and next steps10m1 practice exercise
Global football30mWeek3
Week 3
Great football clubs, nations and matches that changed the world
It is impossible to cover every great club and rivalry. Nonetheless, in Week 3 we will look at football wealth, rivalry, community, and matches that made a difference.
6 videos (Total 38 min), 21 readings, 1 quiz
6 videos
Introduction to Week 31mGavin Reid on Football and the Community7mAlan Hansen on Liverpool and Anfield Stadium5mAlan Hansen on the Liverpool vs. Everton Derby2mGavin Reid on Barcelona FC7mFootball Games that Changed the World14m21 readings
Introduction to Week 310mTeam and Objectives for Week 310mFootball Clubs, Nations and Matches That Changed The World10mGavin Reid on Football and the Community10mMathare United Football Club10mAjax Amsterdam and Youth10mReal Madrid and Football Wealth10mAlan Hansen on Liverpool and Anfield Stadium10mClassic Football Rivalries10mClassic Football Rivalries continued10mAlan Hansen on the Liverpool vs. Everton Derby10mFootball, Nations and Reconciliation10mGavin Reid on Barcelona FC10mChina's New Football Plan10mFootball Games that Changed the World10mReadings: Great Football Clubs, Nations and Matches that Changed the World: Article 110mReadings: Great Football Clubs, Nations and Matches that Changed the World: Article 210mReadings: Great Football Clubs, Nations and Matches that Changed the World: Article 310mReadings: Great Football Clubs, Nations and Matches that Changed the World: Article 410mReadings: Great Football Clubs, Nations and Matches that Changed the World: Article 510mOverview, Key Terms and Next Steps10m1 practice exercise
Great Nations, Rivalries and Matches30mWeek4
Week 4
The FIFA World Cup – Who are the champions of the world?
We take a look at three different competitions, the Men’s World Cup, the Women’s World Cup and the Homeless World Cup.
7 videos (Total 56 min), 20 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
Introduction to week 41mShirley Gray talks about women, physical education and football12mAlan Hansen on Maradona, Brazil and the World Cup7mOne View on Brazil 2014 and Qatar 20227mHomeless World Cup Chile 20143mMel Young on football tackling homelessness9mMel Young talks about poverty and the Homeless World Cup13m20 readings
Introduction to week 410mTeam and Objectives for Week 410mWorld Champions at a Glance10mEqual pay for Norwegian footballers10mWomen: World Cup Champions, Europe and Rankings10mShirley Gray talks about women, physical education and football10mThe State of Play10mRepresentation in Governance10mMen: Champions, Rankings and the Benefits of Hosting10mAlan Hansen on Maradona, Brazil and the World Cup1mMajor Sporting Events and Cities10mBrazil 2014 and Russia 2018: were they a success?10mAfrica and the World Cup10mExplaining the strengths and weaknesses of African football performance at the World Cup10mOne View on Brazil 2014 and Qatar 202210mHomeless World Cup Chile 201410mCan a ball help homelessness?10mMel Young on football tackling homelessness10mMel Young talks about poverty and the Homeless World Cup10mOverview, Key terms and Next steps10m1 practice exercise
Who are the champions of the world?30mWeek5
Week 5
Football for International Development, Diplomacy and Peace
In week five we examine how football helps with international development, diplomacy and peace. We continue to advance the case for football delivering non-football outcomes. As a form of soft power football is often able to broker moments of normality within tense situations or periods of conflict. The activities associated with this week introduce you to issues of development, diplomacy, and conflict resolution. You are asked to consider whether football can act as a resource of hope. You are asked to continue thinking about football delivering Non-Football Outcomes.
3 videos (Total 29 min), 15 readings, 1 quiz
3 videos
Introduction to Week 51mFootball's Contribution to Charity, Employment and International Development20mCindy Gray on football's role in improving health and fitness6m15 readings
Introduction to Week 510mTeam and Objectives for Week 510mShort Overview: Football for International Development, Diplomacy and Peace10mFootball's Contribution to Charity, Employment and International Development10mFootball as a Resource of Hope10mFootball for International Development10mFootball organisations working together to further social change10mNelson Mandela, Football and Freedom10mThe Soft Power of Football10mFootballers as Diplomats in Tracksuits10mCindy Gray on football's role in improving health and fitness10mFootball and Covid 19- A Case Study of Scotland: Part 110mFootball and Covid 19- A Case Study of Scotland: Part 210mAdvancing Humanity and Helping Refugees through Football10mOverview, Key Terms and Next Steps10m1 practice exercise
Football: More than a game30mWeek6
Week 6
Football finances, ownership and review
This final week introduces you to some issues around football finance and governance It also provides you with an opportunity to consider why you think football is more than a game.
5 videos (Total 37 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz
5 videos
Introduction to Week 61mAlan Hansen on money and charity work in football6mFootball Finances and Ownership16mCase Study of Football Fan Ownership9mAlan Hansen and Jim Murphy: Is football more than a game?3m10 readings
Introduction to Week 610mTeam and Objectives for Week 610mSome Current Football Issues and the Peer Assignment10mAlan Hansen on money and charity work in football10mFootball Finances and Ownership10mCase Study of Football Fan Ownership10mWhy is Football Data Important?10mGrant Jarvie on Why Football is More than a Game: Part 110mGrant Jarvie on Why Football is More than a Game: Part 210mOverview, Final steps and What Else Can I do?10mFrequently Asked Questions
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