FSSY 126 - Fly Fishing: The Sport, the Metaphysics, and the Literature

Institution:

Case Western Reserve University

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Description:

The seminar will explore the sport of fly-fishing--and an individual's relationship to the natural world surrounding them--as presented in both fiction and non-fiction. Selected texts will provide the impetus for posing such questions as: What is the fundamental nature of sport, how does it vary from other forms of recreation, and can a sport be considered an art? What prompts the various authors to often imbue the fly-fishing with metaphysical, spiritual, or aesthetic dimensions? How does the intent and style of this genre of writing differ from those of traditional academic research? How might these elements of craft be applied and integrated into an effective academic writing style? In addition to considering the stylistic and philosophical approaches to the topic, seminar participants will also engage in several experiential learning sessions involving certain skill aspects of fly casting and tying, and consider those experiences both in discussion and written assignments.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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