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Friday 6 February 2015

Canadian university offers Cristiano Ronaldo course

A Canadian university is offering fans of Cristiano Ronaldo the opportunity to take a course on the Real Madrid star.

The University of British Columbia Okanagan is enrolling for a fourth-year sociology module on Ronaldo due to his popularity and influence on Portuguese and global society.

Luis LM Aguiar, associate professor of sociology in UBC Okanagan’s Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, said: "Sociology is nothing if not the delving into the processes of structuring identities and experiences and exposing the social forces that push these processes.



"In this case, I'm interested in how Ronaldo has been used to construct several discourses about who he is, what makes him distinct as a footballer, what is his relationship to Portugal, Madeira (his hometown) and indeed Portuguese identity."

During the semester-long course, students will examine the stereotypical image of Ronaldo and the Portuguese diaspora.

"Ronaldo is said to embody features and characteristics of speed, strength, competetiveness, dogged work ethic, discipline, and adaptability," added Aguiar on news.ok.ubc.ca.

"These features are also in a sense 'very Portuguese' since the Portuguese outside the homeland are nothing if not constructed as hard workers, disciplined and determined. Even as a global athlete transcending geographical boundaries, Ronaldo cannot  escape the stereotypical constructions of 'the Portuguese'.

"My two greatest passions are football and critical sociology. A course on Cristiano Ronaldo gives me the opportunity to combine the two.

"While I’m an admirer of Ronaldo, I’m also a sociologist interested in understanding the social and economic forces driving the various constructions of this athlete and what this says about our contemporary values and culture."

Ronaldo is not the first Madrid name to become the subject of higher education. Staffordshire University offered students the chance to take a module in 'David Beckham studies' prior to the former England captain's move from Manchester United to Spain.

Culled from Goal.com
at 2/06/2015 09:05:00 pm

67 comments:

  1. AbokiDaWarriBoy6 February 2015 at 21:06

    Good 4 dem,we will give Tiwa Savage a course too!

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    1. Juleslouis6 February 2015 at 22:24

      Wow. Just like Beyonce. He'll be studied. Congrants to him. Its a honor.

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    2. Unknown7 February 2015 at 04:43

      LOL.My love. He deserves it.

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    3. Unknown7 February 2015 at 05:38

      Nice one and congrats to them...

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  2. AbokiDaWarriBoy6 February 2015 at 21:06

    Good 4 dem,we will give Tiwa Savage a course too!

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  3. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:07

    Heheehehe. Course kwa. Oga ooo

    Pamscrib.blogspot.com

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  4. Bishop Dammy6 February 2015 at 21:08

    Just say this prayer this night : Lord lift me high, bless the works of my hand. Amen. Isah 43:19. @Bishop_Dammy

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  5. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:09

    Fingers crossed.

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  6. Dave Mide6 February 2015 at 21:10

    Dem sick! I hope they include all his angers and red card syndrome in the course as well

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    1. Unknown6 February 2015 at 23:09

      Let me go and study Socrates and read up on Greek mythology please.

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  7. Bishop Dammy6 February 2015 at 21:10

    Mind you, you need to work and not faint. Cristiano Ronaldo is a hardworker.. a very hard working man... and the hands that work must eat especially when God is involved. 1 thess 3:10. @Bishop_Dammy

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  8. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:10

    Na wa.serious case

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  9. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:12

    Ronaldo 101

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  10. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:13

    Linda, i have plenty work to do, you cannot bewitch me today. 3:12PM and i haven't achieved anything today.Bye bye to your blog biko.


    www.udokajane.blogspot.com

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  11. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:13

    Can u imagine....lol....

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  12. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:14

    I hope his dribbling skills will be included in the syllabus

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  13. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:15

    Okk naa...

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  14. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:16

    Really

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  15. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:17

    That's how you know stars and legends.....congrats to those that will be interested.....you don't. Force fame but it came to you.....#that is the words of Bey#


    ••••••••QUEENMAYA••••••••

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  16. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:18

    Really hmm! After graduation you will look for work tire for Nijah, I will pass!!!

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  17. BONARIO NNAGS6 February 2015 at 21:18

    Duh! I'll rather go for Messiology. god made man.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

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  18. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:18

    Abeg so that what will happen?

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  19. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:19

    Really hmm! After graduation you will look for work tire for Nijah, I will pass!!!

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  20. ary6 February 2015 at 21:19

    This is stupid! I love CR7 but this is just plain BS.

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  21. Anonymous6 February 2015 at 21:20

    Would love to participate in the course

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  22. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:20

    Mr Kingsley, what re u study in school, I study christiano Ronaldo.lol.#THAT AKWA IBOM BOY#

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  23. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:21

    Oshisco, if dem study am finish. Make dem use go practice, mcheeeeeeeeew! Linda take note!

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  24. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:22

    Oshisco, if dem study am finish. Make dem use go practice, mcheeeeeeeeew! Linda take note!

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  25. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:23

    CARRY MONEY GO STUDY A PERSONALTY FOR SCHOOL.WHICH COMPANY WILL EMPLOY WITH SUCH CERTIFICATE?....AKA....NONSENSE

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  26. Onyx's Girlfriend (he isn't gay pls)6 February 2015 at 21:26

    Noted. #happyfriday

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  27. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:26

    He deserve it bcurs he is a legend

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  28. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:27

    Good one

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  29. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:27

    hehehehehe.......its okkkkk.......Study well,to those who may want to






    Moye says so via BB Passport...Courtesy LIB.....

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  30. Anonymous6 February 2015 at 21:29

    Which kin job I go come get ehh ? This people dey craze ..... Its like you don't have problems in your country .

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  31. eka6 February 2015 at 21:31

    good 4 his fans,
    cant spend my hard-earned money
    on such........

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  32. Zamani6 February 2015 at 21:32

    He is a legend. Pls visit rellaidiovo.blogspot.com

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  33. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:33

    Wow he is a genius. LIB EMPIRE

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  34. Anonymous6 February 2015 at 21:40

    Ok. Gd for dem. #oneandonlynwa@gmail.com#

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  35. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:42

    Na wa ! Soon students will start offering courses on Theresa ,mother Theresa n d oda tessys' about wot makes dem unique :)

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  36. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:51

    K na

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  37. OJAI baby6 February 2015 at 21:55

    Ojai says" that's how they also offer beyounce as a course in america too

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  38. knowurway.com6 February 2015 at 21:56

    Nice one, congrats 2 them, man u son for life

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  39. Unknown6 February 2015 at 21:56

    Ronaldo course.

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  40. Unknown6 February 2015 at 22:00

    Na wah fod oyibo people oh

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  41. Unknown6 February 2015 at 22:03

    Nice one.
    $.
    $.
    @Carlos via Nokia Lumia

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  42. Unknown6 February 2015 at 22:16

    wonderful




    #Commenting thru Glo 4G LTE

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  43. Unknown6 February 2015 at 22:16

    what about Lionel Messi?





    #Commenting thru Glo 4G LTE

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  44. Unknown6 February 2015 at 22:21

    Beyounce, jay Z, rihanna etc now chritiano ronald0 course

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  45. Subomi6 February 2015 at 22:26

    Interesting

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  46. Unknown6 February 2015 at 22:41

    Afta d course where I go get employment

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  47. Anonymous6 February 2015 at 23:18

    Good for him,and for those who don't know Nigerian musician Brymo was also studied by Southern Illinois University, Carbondale as a Project Course just last year so don't feel he is d first to be studied.#Nijarep#

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  48. Temitipsy6 February 2015 at 23:42

    Good for him,and for those who don't know Nigerian musician Brymo was also studied by Southern Illinois University, Carbondale as a Project Course just last year so don't feel he is d first to be studied.
    Also have one thing in mind that those who offer this courses are trying to diversify Sociology as a course.
    Studying such courses are seen as a motivating factor for the students since these celebrities are their Role Models#Nijarep#

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  49. Temitipsy6 February 2015 at 23:46

    Good for him,and for those who don't know Nigerian musician Brymo was also studied by Southern Illinois University, Carbondale as a Project Course just last year so don't feel he is d first to be studied.
    Also have one thing in mind that those who offer this courses are trying to diversify Sociology as a course.
    Studying such courses are seen as a motivating factor for the students since these celebrities are their Role Models#Nijarep#

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  50. Anonymous7 February 2015 at 00:35

    Dumb ass comments ! Dumb ass commenters ! Such a shame ! Dull people meet in the comment section and constitute nuisancery all over the place !

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  51. Unknown7 February 2015 at 01:19

    Odinma..

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  52. FNP7 February 2015 at 02:31

    Mehn, when we go take course of Nigerian player

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  53. uzi7 February 2015 at 03:45

    Welcome to unemployment, ya'll naieve teens in colleges willing to take a four years program of joblessness and waste of time and money. who will employ you with a degree in christaino? even KFC will never employ such person. colleges need to be sued for theft and decite. y'all are only after the kids money and not his future. school now is a big business.

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  54. HAWT TALH WITH TOSAN7 February 2015 at 06:30

    Can they offer a course just for men on how to get that sculpted bod?

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  55. deepkiss7 February 2015 at 06:49

    Everybody wants ronaldo. Visit this link http://youthincome.com/?user=1404

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  56. Unknown7 February 2015 at 07:14

    Good for him! Good for Soccer!

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  57. Anonymous7 February 2015 at 09:26

    I love this course

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  58. Anonymous7 February 2015 at 16:43

    All these universities are so not serious, offering courses centred around celebrities!

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  59. Anonymous7 February 2015 at 20:38

    Pure madness though am his fan...white men shud kip their madness 2demselves alone...which firm will employ those graduates if i must ask abi na N.G.O

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