Advanced Poetry Workshop
ENGL 166
Spring 2007
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
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 15 pages of poetry is due at the end of the semester. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ENGL)(ENGL-Creative W) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Recent works by contemporary American poets.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Six brief prose response papers; weekly poetry submissions; constructive oral critiques; and a 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 (hard copies, not emails or faxes) will be due to Secretary, Wesleyan University, Department of English, 294 High Street, Middletown, CT. 06459-0100 by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 29. Results will be posted on the department bulletin board by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6. This is a drop/add course; if you are admitted, you will add the course during the drop/add period in January. |
| Instructor(s): Willis,Elizabeth Times: ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK403; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 15 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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