Professor Dubois and Students Featured in Article on "Soccer Politics" Course

The Language of the Game: How to Understand Soccer

Professor Dubois and students of the course "Soccer Politics" were featured in the article How the World Cup and Soccer Helps Build World Unity in Duke Today on June 13th.  The course examines the ways in which soccer has expanded in the U.S. and been a globally connecting force.

The article includes a video featuring students in the class who talk about the personal and global impact of the sport, along with the important role it plays in facilitating cultural connections through fandom of the sport.  More information on the course can also be found on Duke Stories in the article Politics, History, and the Beautiful Game.  Laurent Dubois, a professor of history and Romance Studies, authored the recently released book, The Language of the Game: How to Understand Soccer. The FIFA World Cup is held in Russia this year, and features teams from around the world.