This course, which I have designed, but only taught in an intensive course in China, surveys a variety of writing about sports including novels, short stories and non-fiction sports writing. It is designed in three major units (1) Pride and Identity, (2) Triumph, Glory, and Heroism, and (3) Fallen Heros and Cheating that explore themes surrounding sports in American culture. In addition to the reading students will complete 4 projects: (1) a collaborative Sports History report, (2) a Book Annotation of a work not assigned for the course, (3) a Connections Essay that elicits a common theme from assigned works, and (4) a Researched Essay that articulates an argument about a theme related to sports literature, supported with works from the semester and outside research and criticism.
Syllabus & Calendar
Syllabus & Calendar for Sports Literature