Course details

Name: ENGL - 364

Title: CONTEMPORARY POETRY

Section: 01

Semester: Spring - 2012

Credits: 3

Description:
In this course, we will discuss major movements and trends in 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, new lyricism, the dramatic monologue, and hip-hop/spoken word 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, written responses on our course blog, and student-led discussions. Satisfies areas: Other Literature (1c), Ethnic (3b-2011), Women and Gender Studies (3c-2011), Minority Writers (4b), Women Writers (4c), Genre Study (Poetry), Other American (TE 1d).

Last updated on 2011-11-29 By Somers-Willett Susan (somerswilles)

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

Graduation requirements:

• Any Literature (1e)
• Genre Study (Poetry)
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• Other American (TE 1d)
• Ethnic Studies (3b)
• Women and Gender Studies (3c)

Teaching Faculty: Somers-Willett Susan (somerswilles)

Is course canceled: No