UK SOCCER EXPERIENCE 2014 Course Title: History and Sociology of English Football Course Description: An examination of the role of football in English society provides unique opportunities to investigate the complexities of contemporary England. The course examines historical and philosophical meanings associated with the sport of football, as well as the role of football within English culture, politics, social conflict and social change. The main goal of the course is to understand the socio-cultural dynamics of the relationship between football and English society. The course is designed around three guiding principles: development; experience; reflection. Students will develop their ideas about English football and the role it plays in society through a series of readings, class discussions, and outside sources. Included in this course will be a week-long experiential component where students will travel to England (London, Manchester, and Nottingham) and experience football in person, interact with officials from various football clubs, tour stadiums, and enjoy the cultural aspects of England itself. This is an essential part of the course. In the end, students will reflect back on their experiences in the class and throughout their journeys completing ethnographic observations and interpret the social dynamics of sporting events adopting a comparative, cross cultural perspective. Course Time: January 8 – March 19 (Wednesdays: 5.30 pm – 6.45 pm) Credit: FYET 169 (1 credit) Twitter: @CofCfyeabroad Classroom: Admissions Conference Room Instructor: Bruce Fleming – 953.6310; [email protected] Primary Resources: David Conn (2012). Richer than God: Manchester City, modern football, and growing up.” London: Quercus. Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski (2009). Soccernomics: Why England loses, why Germany and Brazil win and why the U.S., Japan, Australia, Turkey – and even Iraq – are destined to become the kings of the world’s most popular sport. New York: Nations Books. Phil Rostrom (2009). We are the damned united: The real story of Brian Clough at Leeds United. Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing. The Damned United. (2009). BBC Films. UK SOCCER EXPERIENCE 2014 Class Assignments: The Culture of Football. (50% value of final grade). A major goal of this course is to develop a greater understanding of the impact football has on English culture and how the sport has shaped the sporting landscape of the United Kingdom. To be discussed during this class will include social change (introduction of “Family Stands” for example), history (reviewing events such as Hillsborough Disaster and its impact on policing sporting events in the UK for example), and the economics of football (how can the smaller market teams compete with larger markets, bigger stadiums, and richer owners for success on the pitch?). Understanding these major tenets to the development of English football since its inception in the 19th century provides a base for participants to experience England during the trip abroad at Spring Break. For this assignment class participants will be placed into two groups. Groups will work together to complete the tasks associated with “The Culture of Football” assignment. While abroad additional aspects of this assignment must be completed in each city experienced. Upon returning to campus a final reflective presentation and short paper will be required prior to a final class grade being assigned. Know Your Club. (25% value of final grade). English football is one of the most historic sports on the globe with the oldest team in the world, Notts County Football Club, forming in Nottingham on November 28, 1862. Much like North American sports (hockey and baseball specifically) English football extends outside of the well-known clubs like Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool. And, much like sports around the world, the culture of the team is imbedded within the community where it competes every week from August through May regardless if it is a Barclays Premier team or a Sky Bet League 2 team fighting for promotion. For this assignment every class participant will be assigned a club to research and learn about. Starting in the second week of the class semester two teams will be presented at the beginning of class and at the end of the class. These presentations are to be 5 – 10 minutes and must cover the following criteria: Stadium, sponsors, Cultural identity of History of team, ownership community honors, etc. Geographic region Rivalries and why Challenges, of team successes Course Participation. (25% value of final grade). Class participation, involvement, and discussion will help build the community of the class prior to traveling abroad. Participants are asked to complete all required reading and research BEFORE class so they can be an actively engaged learner. Additionally, FYE Abroad is based off three components: Development; Experience; Reflect. The one credit class is designed to help participants develop their ideas about where they will be traveling to during Spring Break. Ideas are more fully developed in class through discussion and participation. UK SOCCER EXPERIENCE 2014 Date Weekly Topic To Do…Read, Reflect, Review January 8 Class introduction For Next Class: (syllabus; notebooks; format) “The Money Game” from Richer than God LONDON Read Manchester United case study UK History in 15 minutes NOTTINGHAM Beautiful Game, Serious Business article MANCHESTER UK Football in 15 minutes Review Man City FC, Man U websites - Barclays Premier League Research Industrial Revolution - SkyBet Championship Research Manchester January 15 Reflection Question: One thing you For Next Class: want to see in Manchester and why? Read Soccernomics: Football vs. Football (157-178) MANCHESTER Industrial Revolution: Center of UK Think about differences between football in USA versus football in UK The Business of Man City-v-Man U Think geography, divisions, stadiums, fan culture, etc. Guest Speaker: Su Frost, Global Studies Education Coordinator in the School of Business January 22 Reflection Question: For Next Class: Compare/Contrast football in the Research Brian Clough, John McGovern, and MANCHESTER UK/USA (i.e. Football – V – Nottingham Forest FC Football) NOTTINGHAM History of Nottingham January 29 Movie: The Damned United For Next Class: Review Nottingham Forest website and club history NOTTINGHAM Connecting Brian Clough and the Nottingham Forest Experience February 5 Guest Speaker: Graham Moran For Next Class: Director, Community Engagement Research London and various well-known sites of NOTTINGHAM Nottingham Forest Football Club personal interest February 12 Reflection Question: One thing you want For Next Class: to see in London and why? Research Carlisle FC website LONDON Research Charleston Battery website Abbreviated History of London Research Jimmy Conway (Irish footballer at Fulham, Man City, Portland Timbers) February 19 Guest speaker: Dr. Paul Conway (former Dinner will be provided. professional footballer in UK) February 22 Fundraiser at Charleston Battery Blackbaud Stadium @ 4.00 pm February 26 Final Class Meeting Review trip itinerary, requirements, departing time from CofC and location UK SOCCER EXPERIENCE 2014 February 28 Meet @ 10.00 am at McAlister Hall Depart Charleston @ 12.15 pm Shuttle to Charleston Airport Depart Newark @ 7.25 pm March 1 Football Match #1 – 3.00 pm Arrive Manchester @ 7.30 am Manchester Learn about Community Engagement at Accommodations: Jurys Inn Nottingham - Nottingham Forest FC; dinner with John Nottingham McGovern (former NFFC player) jurysinn.com March 2 Explore Nottingham Nottingham Castle Nottingham Nottingham City Center March 3 Train to Manchester Tour Manchester United’s Old Trafford Manchester Manchester United Experience Accommodations: Jurys Inn Manchester jurysinn.com March 4 Manchester City FC Marketing Experience National Football Museum Manchester Lunch with the Man City Marketing Team and tour Etihad Stadium March 5 Train to London Accommodations: Clink 78 Hostel London Nottingham Football Match #2 – 8.00 pm clinkhostels.com London March 6 Wimbledon Lawn & Tennis Club “Business of Sports” Experience at Wimbledon London March 7 Explore London British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Big Ben, Parliament, London Eye London March 8 Football Match #3 – 3.00 pm London March 9 Leave for Heathrow Airport @ 6.00 am Arrive Newark @ 1.25 pm Depart Heathrow @ 9.25 am Arrive Charleston @ 5.27 pm Shuttle returns to CofC UK SOCCER EXPERIENCE 2014 Flight Details: Going to UK Coming from UK February 28 depart Charleston @ 12.15 pm March 9 depart London @ 9.25 am United Airlines 4255 United Airlines 28 February 28 depart Newark @ 7.25 pm March 9 depart Newark @ 3.21 pm United Airlines 81 United Airlines 4532 March 1 arrive Manchester @ 7.25 am GMT March 9 arrive Charleston @ 5.27 pm THINGS OF NOTE: Check the weather report prior to our trip to pack essentials. It will be cold! Remember we will be outside for pro-longed times. Bring a small umbrella!!! When crossing the street in the UK…look RIGHT first…then look LEFT…sounds simple, but don’t forget, they drive on the left side of the street…thankfully, most cross walks are painted with “LOOK RIGHT” and “LOOK LEFT” to help you remember!!! If you plan to use a debit or credit card while traveling you MUST clear it with the company as they will disallow any charges outside of the USA without pre- authorization. Please bring a copy of your passport with you. Hotels will have twin beds, extra blankets and pillows, hair dryers, and