Course Description
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Course Name
Sportswriting
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Host University
The American University of Rome
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Location
Rome, Italy
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Area of Study
Social Work, Sports Management
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
-ENG 202 or permission of the instructor.
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course will examine sportswriting in its various professional forms and will instruct students in approaches to writing about sport for publication. The course develops the skills needed to be a sportswriter: event reporting, feature writing, opinion articles/blogs, interviewing, editing, and researching. Students will visit sporting events and venues in Rome, as well as read and analyze the literature of sportswriting. We examine the changing world of sports journalism, the rise of social media in sport, the issues around fake news, and the ethics of sportswriting.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations