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LIT 356 Advanced Seminar in Poetry
Study + Internship in Prague Program
Prague, Czech Republic
Dates: 2/8/17 - 5/30/17
LIT 356 Advanced Seminar in Poetry
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Anglo-American University
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Primary Subject Area: English Language & Literature
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 42
DESCRIPTION
The course spans the 20th century, with an emphasis on the interconnectedness among different strains of American poetry, including Modernism, the Harlem Renaissance, the Confessional Poets, the New York School and the Beats. The dominant theme will be the difference between "raw," or informal, subversive poetry, and "cooked," or formal, traditional poetry. Through this lens, the course will examine 20th century American poetry as a continuous lineage. The syllabus includes five non-American poets whose work will be examined to identify international influences on the American idiom. Readings will be supplemented with critical essays, film clips and audio recordings intended to convey a fuller, more concrete impression of the life and times of each poet presented. Students will emerge with a more comprehensive understanding of 20th century American poetry and, hopefully, a deeper appreciation of it.