ED5345 - Chess II: Institutional and Cultural Contexts of Chess

ED 5345 Chess II: Institutional and Cultural Contexts of Chess (3 semester credit hours) A consideration of the role of chess historically and in contemporary culture. This course explores chess research and educational resources. Analysis of the interactions of women and chess through the ages. Each student prepares a proposal based on the curriculum model of Ralph W. Tyler, for chess at an institution. No previous knowledge of chess is required. This course is offered in an online format only. At the discretion of the professor, exams of fully online courses may use proctoring software that requires a webcam scan of the testing area and the recording of all activity during the exam. Instructor consent required. (3-0) R