The Writer's Reader : A Guide to Writing Fiction and Poetry
Brenda Walker
(editor),
Sydney
:
Halstead Press
,
2002
Z961277
2002
anthology
criticism
(taught in 16 units)
Australian Verse : An Oxford Anthology
John Leonard
(editor),
Melbourne
:
Oxford University Press
,
1998
Z461207
1998
anthology
poetry
(taught in 1 units)
A thorough survey of poetry by Australians in English, beginning with a selection of contemporary work by younger poets, and going backward in time to the early colonial period. In addition to poems in the literary tradition, it indudes performance poetry, convict songs and old bush ballads. An extensive selection has been provided from the work of five major twentieth-century poets: Les Murray, Gwen Harwood, Judith Wright, A.D. Hope and Kenneth Slessor. Several features are provided to assist the reader: the date of first publication of each poem is provided; footnotes explain unfamiliar words and allusions; and brief biographical notes assist in locating each poet in his or her place in time.
New Music : An Anthology of Contemporary Australian Poetry
John Leonard
(editor),
Wollongong
:
Five Islands Press
,
2001
Z823311
2001
anthology
poetry
(taught in 4 units)
Motherlode : Australian Women's Poetry 1986 - 2008
Jennifer Harrison
(editor),
Kate Waterhouse
(editor),
Glebe
:
Puncher and Wattmann
,
2009
Z1592305
2009
anthology
poetry
(taught in 1 units)
'Motherlode portrays the story of children and mothers from the perspective of women and their social and emotional contexts.' (The editors)
The Best Australian Poems 2010
Robert Adamson
(editor),
Melbourne
:
Black Inc.
,
2010
Z1745202
2010
anthology
poetry
(taught in 2 units)
'Selected by one of Australia's most acclaimed poets, this inspired collection captures the richness and scope of present-day Australian verse. It features innovative and exciting poems - many published here for the first time - from our best-known poets as well as daring and insightful works from rising stars.
Together they create a lively sense of conversation, of voices criss-crossing the continent, exploring the many themes that animated and inspired the nation's poets in 2010.' (From the Publisher's website)
The Puncher & Wattmann Anthology of Australian Poetry
John Leonard
(editor),
Glebe
:
Puncher and Wattmann
,
2009
Z1674214
2009
anthology
poetry
(taught in 16 units)
This unit will offer the student the opportunity to develop an existing strength in writing poetry. The work of established writers in the genre will be the starting point for workshops in which students will be able to explore a range of subjects and styles in the development of their own writing. The emphasis in this unit will be free-verse form and contemporary Australian content.
UNIT CONTENT
- Study of selected Australian and international poems.
- Writing poetry which demonstrates skills gained through the workshops.
- Writing an analytical text.
- Workshopping of students' poetry.
- Discussion of selected themes and issues, including place and sustainability, in relation to poetry.
- Teamwork and workshopping processes.
Grading Schema 1
On campus assessment:
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Completed poems 60%
Analytical essay 20%
Workshop participation including teamwork 20%
