English 143B

Book List

Carper & Attridge: Meter and Meaning: An Introduction to Rhythm in Poetry

Other Readings and Media

Course Reader

Description

In addition to reading and writing poems, we'll also: study prosody via weekly scanning assignments; read critical essays on poetics; historicize formal conventions and talk about genre; create; destroy; rebuild; delight. I'm hoping that by the end of the semester you'll have improved your ability to read sound in a wide range of poetries, which will make you a better writer.

Only continuing students are eligible to apply for this course. To be considered for admission, please electronically submit 5 of your poems, by clicking on the link below; fill out the application you'll find there and attach the writing sample as a Word document or .rtf file. The deadline for completing this application process in 11 PM, THURSDAY APRIL 26.

Also be sure to read the paragraph concerning creative writing courses on page 1 of the instructions area of this Announcement of Classes for further information regarding enrollment in such courses.