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REC 219Introduction to Event Studies

Units
0.50
Faculty
Health
Subject
Recreation and Leisure Studies

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course will offer students a broad understanding of event studies from theoretical and applied perspectives. Particular emphasis will be placed on exploring issues relevant to event management, defining and categorizing events based on their purposes and outcomes, and understanding and critiquing the role of events in society.

Prerequisites

  • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 0012965142 / 150MW 14:30–15:50

Reviewed on UW Flow

95% liked it92% easy67% useful

From 19 ratings and 7 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Relatively easy course, if you have ever volunteered for events it is mainly common sense but it goes a lot more in depth.

    Oct 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • I LOVED this course and I'm now seriously considering in an event minor after taking this class. There were a couple guest speakers that had reflections and some reflections after regular lectures as well. 2 online quizzes and 2 group projects and that's really it. I found the class enjoyable but also quite easy

    Jan 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Overall, I found this class very engaging. Class was generally very easy as well. I had Laura Wood as my prof and we had 2 online quizzes, 2 group projects, 5 guest speaker reflection (4/5 best count), and 10 lecture responses (6/10 best count). The only thing that sucked was that it was at 8:30am. Other than that, the class was very engaging.

    Dec 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Hardest part sometimes is showing up. As others have mention weekly lecture reflections due at the end of class, 2 group projects (pick group wisely, especially for project 2 as it is "harder" and requires more effort) and a couple quizzes. Fairly simple stuff and content is easy to understand. Class ended early a lot of times/or there is no class at all so felt like a waste of tuition. Guest lectures are boring and repetitive. Professor is nice but goes through slides too fast sometimes but slides are posted to Learn. I would say this is a bird course.

    Sep 2025 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Weekly reflection papers, two open book quizes. If you put in the effort and go to class you will do well. Don't bother stuyding for the quizes just take effective notes and use them it's mc/short asnwer/ and essay questions. Workload is pretty heavy though.

    Jun 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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