Course details

Name: ENGL - 364

Title: CONTEMPORARY POETRY

Section: 01

Semester: Spring - 2011

Credits: 3

Description:
In this course, we will identify and discuss major characteristics of contemporary poetry written in America. We will read several books of poetry published in the last twenty-five years, supplementing our reading with scholarly essays which engage current debates about poetics. Discussion topics include debates over poetry’s place in the public sphere, new formalism, L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E poetry, prose poetry, new lyricism, the blues lyric, trauma and the lyric, and performance poetry. This course is designed to appeal to students of both literature and creative writing, as our conversations will entail discussions of form and craft in addition to poetics. Assignments include formal mid-term and final essays, weekly blog responses, and student-led discussions.

Last updated on 2010-10-09 By Somers-Willett Susan (somerswilles)

Schedule: Monday From 5:30 pm To 8:00 pm

Graduation requirements:

• Any Literature (1e)
• Genre Study (Poetry)
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• Other American (TE 1d)

Teaching Faculty: Somers-Willett Susan (somerswilles)

Is course canceled: No