Unit 14
Activity 1
More than just a game!
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Sports: the soul of American culture
Sports: the soul of American culture
All over the world, America is known not only for its athletes' quality and commitment to showcasing the best of the best but also for its cultural commitment to and involvement in sports. It's a cultural phenomenon all over the country: sport is a common thread connecting most Americans. People from different backgrounds, from doctors to waste management professionals, and people of different ethnicities, genders, ages, and personality types can all come together over a mutually beloved sport.
The fact that America loves the sport as much as it does is clearly evidenced by many parts of American culture and typified by the fact that Americans regard baseball as the “national pastime.” Online sports betting in America is an incredibly lucrative business, and many sports lovers enjoy the occasional flutter on the outcome of a match featuring arch-rival teams or players. Sport is a cornerstone of American culture and society. [...]
The sports culture is a celebration of excellence and that fighting spirit that so typifies modern America. The formula for being good at sports is to work hard and hone your skills: values Americans find at the core of the American dream. […] Sports offers America a new, safe kind of hero that pushes their ability to the limits without engaging in any kind of battle or non-family-safe violence.
The fact that America loves the sport as much as it does is clearly evidenced by many parts of American culture and typified by the fact that Americans regard baseball as the “national pastime.” Online sports betting in America is an incredibly lucrative business, and many sports lovers enjoy the occasional flutter on the outcome of a match featuring arch-rival teams or players. Sport is a cornerstone of American culture and society. [...]
The sports culture is a celebration of excellence and that fighting spirit that so typifies modern America. The formula for being good at sports is to work hard and hone your skills: values Americans find at the core of the American dream. […] Sports offers America a new, safe kind of hero that pushes their ability to the limits without engaging in any kind of battle or non-family-safe violence.
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America's Sweethearts
Still from America's Sweethearts, 2024.
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Originally created in the late 19th century to support college football teams, cheerleading has evolved into a highly competitive athletic discipline combining gymnastics, dance, and stunts. You can follow the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders in the Netflix docuseries, from auditions to the NFL season. Their iconic dance routine, “Thunderstruck”, even became a social media sensation with the #thunderstruckchallenge.
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Questions
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List a few popular American sports, and think about the ways that sports unite Americans.
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Give examples of ways that sports are not just performance, but also entertainment.
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What American values do sport reflect, and how are they illustrated in the documents?
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Write down five words that describe American sports culture.
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