Poetry and Politics in New York City, 1930 - 1975
ENGL 289
Spring 2008
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01
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This course is a study of the relation between dissensual political and social movements - queer, communist, feminist, anarchist, African American nationalist, and beat - and poetry written in and about New York City during the mid-20th century. |
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Essential Capabilities:
This course fulfills the English Department's research option requirement for senior thesis writers.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ENGL201 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Poems by Moore, Oppen, Reznikoff, Hughes, Rukeyser, O'Hara, Schuyler, Baraka, Ginsberg; historical readings on the old and new left, gay liberation, feminism, black nationalism.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Several short papers; one research paper |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Some previous knowledge of American poetry or history is presupposed. Punctual and regular attendance. Willing and ready participation in classroom discussion. |
| Instructor(s): Abelove,Henry Times: ...W... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: DWNY100; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 6 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: X | FR: X |
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