Poetry

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Total expected time commitment is 170-hours across the semester, including class time.

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106-105/CWRI10001 Creative Writing: Ideas and Practice

106-237 Poetry

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This subject is an introduction to a range of poetic forms. Students will read poetry from various periods and cultures, with an emphasis on 20th century and contemporary poetry.

On completion of the subject students should have:

• Demonstrated a broad reading with critical understanding and analysis of poetry encompassing various forms and periods;
• Drafted and developed poems from a variety of approaches and forms;
• A discerning and independent understanding of poetic conventions;
• The ability to communicate effectively in a range of oral, digital and written formats in relation to contemporary poetry;

The ability to interact effectively with peers in a semi-structured group to achieve a shared goal.

10 poems or 100-120 lines of poetry responding to at least 3 distinct forms or styles introduced in the subject 65% (due at end of semester), an 800 word review of one book of poetry 15% (due at end of semester). Attendance at a poetry reading and a 500 word report on the reading 10% (due at end of semester). Regular attendance and effective participation through a verbal presentation of a book review and submission of work in progress for workshopping 10% (during semester).

This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance and regular participation in tutorials. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalized at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

A subject reader will be available.

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

• demonstrate sound and independent critical and ethical thinking in their choice of materials and processes;
• present written and oral communication to a professional standard regarding their treatment and material choices.

This subject is available to Bachelor of Arts (Continuing) and Bachelor of Creative Arts students and may be credited towards a major in Creative Writing in either course. Students who have completed 760-205 Poetry are not eligible to enrol in this subject.