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Academic Year 2004/2005

Poetry & Visual Culture
ENGL 256 SP

In this course we will explore the relationship between poetry and visual media, from the ancient to the postmodern. In the context of visual experience, we will discuss poetic illumination, translation, narrativity, seriality, montage, and the possibilities of interdisciplinary dialogue.

MAJOR READINGS

Readings will include selections from Homer, Keats, Stevens, Stein, O'Hara, Ashbery, Spicer, Rich, Reznikoff, Howe and others.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two essays of 5-7 pages, a midterm examination, and an oral presentation.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/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-21-2005

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