Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2017
FWIS 185 001 (CRN: 15628)
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN POETRY
Long Title: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN POETRY
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Klein, Andrew A.
Meeting: 2:00PM - 2:50PM MWF KCK 101 (21-AUG-2017 - 1-DEC-2017)
Session: First Year Writing
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
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: 14
Enrollment data as of: 2-OCT-2023 10:31PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
9-DEC-2017
2:00PM - 5:00PM S TBA TBA
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.