Scholar-Athlete: Sports Writing

Scholar-Athlete: Sports Writing (EL921-1C)

After the game, when the cheering stops, a sports writer's work begins. Learn how to make sport come alive in words -- the drama, the pressure, the pivotal moments, the personalities. You will also gain deeper insights into your own athletic pursuits by learning to communicate the essence of competition. From game coverage to profiles to columns to broader issues, students will receive an overview of being a sports writer today. Weather permitting, the course will feature field trips to a Pawtucket Red Sox game (top minor-league affiliate of the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox) and the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport.

The instructor, Pulitzer Prize-winner Mike Stanton of The Providence Journal, has covered a wide range of sporting events, from Ivy League athletics to college basketball's Final Four to the World Series and Stanley Cup finals.

• Please Note: To register for Scholar-Athlete, you must choose one academic course and one sport (Swimming or Tennis).