ENGL 249 - Poetry's Ambassadors

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

This course will examine the work of United States poets laureate from 1986 to present. We will discuss the history of laureateship, investigate the process by which a U.S. laureate is selected, what the laureate's duties are, and how a U.S. laureateship compares with the official functioning of poets in other parts of the world. Finally, we will explore the relationship between the official voice of poetry as embodied by the laureate, and the multiple voices of poetry in our diverse culture. This course satisfies the requirement of a course emphasizing cultural context. 1.00 units, Lecture

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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