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Academic Year 2003/2004

Poetry and Politics in New York City, 1930 to the Present
ENGL 297 SP
Crosslistings:
AMST 317

This course is a study of the relation between dissensual political and social movements--queer, communist, feminist, anarchist, African American nationalist, and beat--and poetry written in and about New York City during the modern era.

MAJOR READINGS

Poems by: Hart Crane, Elizabeth Bishop, Amiri Baraka, Muriel Rukeyser, Frank O'Hara, James Schuyler, John Ashbery, Allen Ginsberg, Barbara Guest

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Approximately 8 short papers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Some previous knowledge of poetry or of U.S. American history and politics is presupposed. Requirements: Participation in discussion and punctual and regular attendance.

There is no wait-list. But if you haven't been admitted through
pre-registration, you may re-apply to take the course by attending punctually at the first class meeting.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ENGL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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