Week 2: Intro to Sport & Literature

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How will this course use sport in the study of literature?

This course will use sport in literature to deepen the experience with reading and writing.

How does reading make you a better employee?

Reading makes you a better communicator, helps you learn about others, and develops different perspectives of the world, making you more empathetic.

How does writing make you more successful in your career?

Writing helps you become a better communicator by organizing your ideas and communicating them effectively.

Why are reading and writing considered privileged in society?

They allow us to communicate directly and transparently with people who are far away and also enable us to hear the voices of the dead (authors). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reading is a conversation' mean?

It refers to the interaction between the reader and the text, where the reader makes meaning of the text through comprehension. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three reasons John Green argues for learning to read critically and attentively?

Help you to be more empathetic Signup and view all the answers

What is interdisciplinary learning?

Interdisciplinary learning is the combining of two or more disciplines into one activity. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Rossuck choose to use interdisciplinary learning?

She chose this method to unify her 11th grade English classes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the article titled 'My Year of Sports' by Jennifer Rossuck?

The purpose of the article is a broader reflection on how sports can play a pivotal role in personal development and fulfillment. Signup and view all the answers

What are John Green's thoughts on authorial intent?

Essentially, he says 'You don't matter.' Signup and view all the answers

Define 'hyperbole'.

Hyperbole is exaggerated statements or claims, not meant to be taken literally. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'metaphor'.

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'iambic pentameter'.

Iambic pentameter is a type of metric line used in traditional English poetry and verse drama. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'empathy' mean?

Empathy is the imagining of what it's like to be someone else. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'genre'.

Genre is the classification of a literary work by its form, content, and style into categories such as poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'authorial intent'.

Authorial intent is why an author chooses to write and will communicate their message. Signup and view all the answers

Reading is always an act of empathy.

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Study Notes

Course Overview

Focus on examining the intersection of sport and literature for deeper understanding.
Reading enhances communication skills and broadens perspectives, making individuals better employees.
Writing improves organization of ideas and effective communication, contributing to career success.

Importance of Reading and Writing

Reading and writing are viewed as privileged skills; they facilitate direct and transparent communication across distances and connect us with historical voices.
John Green highlights empathy, perspective, and identity as key reasons for engaging with literature.

Key Concepts from John Green's Video

Reading fosters empathy by allowing individuals to imagine experiences outside their own.
Writing serves as a communication tool for sharing ideas and narratives among people.
Authorial intent: the author’s purpose is secondary to the reader’s interpretation and benefit from the text.
"Reading is a conversation" emphasizes the interactive process between reader and text, leading to personal meaning-making.

Critical Reading Skills

John Green identifies three essential reasons for learning to read critically:
- Understanding diverse lives beyond one's own.
- Enhancing empathetic abilities.
- Acquiring linguistic tools for precise storytelling.

Insights from "My Year of Sports" by Jennifer Rossuck

The article reflects on sports' role in personal growth, emphasizing perseverance, fitness, and embracing challenges.
Interdisciplinary learning integrates multiple disciplines into unified activities.
Rossuck employs interdisciplinary learning to foster connections within her 11th-grade English classes, focusing on the influence of sports in literature.

Key Terms

Preposition: A function word combining with a noun phrase to indicate modification or predication.
Genre: Categories of literary works classified by form, content, and style (e.g., poetry, drama, fiction).
Empathy: The ability to envision another person's experience or perspective.
Iambic Pentameter: A metric line used in poetry that enhances storytelling imagination.
Authorial Intent: The reasons behind an author's decision to convey specific messages.
Hyperbole: Deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.
Metaphor: A figurative expression applying a word or phrase to an object/action to suggest similarities.

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This quiz covers the integration of sport in literature studies, discussing the benefits of reading and writing for career success and personal development. It includes insights from Dr. Flanagan's lecture and John Green's video on the societal value of literacy.