ENGL166 - Advanced Poetry Workshop

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Advanced Poetry Workshop
ENGL 166 SP

This seminar-style course will focus on the reading and constructive discussion of poetry submitted by members of the workshop. It will also include an ongoing discussion of contemporary poetics. Students will write short response papers to six contemporary poetry collections and will explore an extensive reading list of contemporary writing for purposes of discussion. A finished collection of 10-15 pages of poetry is due at the end of the semester.

MAJOR READINGS

Recent works by contemporary American poets.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Six brief prose response papers; weekly poetry submissions; constructive oral critiques; and a 10-15 page collection of poetry.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Please submit 5-7 pages of poetry and a biographical information sheet including your name, email address, year in school, major, a list of favorite writers and other influences, and a brief account of your history and interest in poetry. Submissions (no email or fax will be accepted) will be due to Secretary, Wesleyan University, Department of English, 285 Court Street, Middletown, CT. 06459-0100 by 4:00 pm on Monday December 5. Results will be posted on the department bulletin board by noon on Wednesday Dec. 14.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Willis,Elizabeth

Times: ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: CRT271SEM;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 15)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
POI will be granted by the instructor during the drop/add period using electronic drop/add.

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006