760-330 Poetry, Poetics and Poetic Forms

25 points of second year creative writing including 760-205 Poetry.

Students of this subject will inquire into recent developments in poetic practice and poetics. Students will read a variety of poetic texts and recent works on poetics. The subject will also involve intensive workshopping of students' own poetry with focus on development of a distinctive voice and approach.

• be able to apply advanced analytic and critical skills to written texts;

• be able to apply advanced problem-solving skills to creative and analytic tasks;

• have the ability to complete written tasks to an advanced level of literacy and communication;

• plan and develop their own work;

• work effectively with others while respecting individual differences.

Written work equivalent to 4000 words. Poetry equivalent to 3000 words 80% (half due mid semester, remainder due end of semester), personal poetics paper 1000 words 10% (due end of semester). A 30-minute class presentation (as scheduled during the semester) and participation in workshops/ exercises 10%.

A subject reader will be available for purchase.