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Academic Year 2005/2006

Voice & Persona in Contemporary American Poetry
ENGL 322 SP
Crosslistings:
AMST 293

This course will examine innovation in form and voice in Contemporary American Poetry. We will pay especial attention to the persona poem. We will read books of poetry rather than reading selections from anthologies; this will allow us to discuss the book itself as a significant site of effect and experiment.

MAJOR READINGS

Ai, CRUELTY/KILLING FLOOR
Berryman, DREAM SONGS
Bidart, IN THE GOLDEN NIGHT
Carson, THE BEAUTY OF THE HUSBAND
Gluck, THE WILD IRIS
Herbert, MR. COGITO
Komunyakaa, NEON VERNACULAR
Merrill, THE CHANGING LIGHT AT SANDOVER Spicer, AFTER LORCA
Voigt, KYRIE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Eight 2-page reaction papers.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Vincent,John Emil   
Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: FISK404;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)
SR. major: 10   Jr. major: 10
SR. non-major: 5   Jr. non-major: 5   SO: 5   FR: X

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Writing
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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