Sport Literature and the Media

Course aim

To encourage students to reflect on the characteristics and meaning of sport in literature, film, radio and TV.

Course content

Current issues and topics relevant to the place of sport in society as represented in various media - literature, journalism, radio, TV, film: olympic origins; contending myths; social and cultural criticism – male bonding; female under-representation; the archetypal hero; metaphors of life; homo ludens; the survivor; spiritual and existential experiences; sporting anecdotes; historical and contemporary literature; film and non-fiction, including TV, radio and magazines; philosophical essays.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Satisfactory completion of courses at Level 1.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Tutorial	3 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Folio, Learning log/Journal, seminar presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.