Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2016
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FWIS 185 001 (CRN: 15628)
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN POETRY
Long Title: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN POETRY
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Klein, Andrew
Meeting: 2:00PM - 2:50PM MWF (22-AUG-2016 - 2-DEC-2016)
Part of Term: First Year Writing
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 15
Section Enrolled: 7
Enrollment data as of: 23-APR-2024 9:58PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
10-DEC-2016
2:00PM - 5:00PM S
Description: This class will delve into contemporary American poetry by exploring outstanding poetry books of the previous year. Students will study American poetry in literary and historical contexts, develop ability to analyze how poems "work," develop ability to create clear, effective prose, and build framework for exploring other types of poetry.