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Instructor: Daniel Loss
Meeting time: Monday, 9:45 - 11:45
One of the enduring legacies of modern imperialism has been the spread of British and American sports around the globe. This seminar takes the connection between sports and imperialism as a starting point to explore questions about the nature of imperialism, the response of colonized peoples to imperial projects, and the persistent connections between imperialism and globalization. The British Empire and British sports (cricket, rugby, soccer, etc.) will be our main focus, though we will also consider the U.S. as an imperial power. As a History & Literature seminar, this course is focused primarily (though not exclusively) on the analysis of primary sources, both historical and literary. Course readings include novels, poems, memoirs, rulebooks, and essays. Over the course of the semester, students will develop their research, close reading, and writing skills, culminating in a final research paper. Regular participation in class discussions is expected from all students.
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