EL 2208 - Modern American Poetry

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

English

Description:

This lecture/discussion course will focus on trends and themes in modern American poetry in the context of the search for an American poetic voice. Poets range from Whitman to Walker and include Frost, Harper, Hughes, Komunyakaa, Sarton, Sexton, Wilbur, Wright, and others. Formal analysis and biographical factors will be studied. Students will also become involved in “found poetry” and practice poeticforms. Interpretive essays and a research paper are required. Offered periodically. Prerequisite: EC II placement.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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