Creative Writing: Poetics (WRIT2100 / WRIT6100)
School of English, Media Studies and Art History (EMSAH) - University of Queensland
Semester 2 / 2012

Texts

y separately published work icon Australian Poetry Journal APJ Bronwyn Lea (editor), Michael Sharkey (editor), 2011 Melbourne : Australian Poetry , 2011- Z1806895 2011 periodical (20 issues) (taught in 1 units) 'Our vision is to establish a well-respected journal of modern Australian poetry that is utilised by poets, students of poetry and poetry enthusiasts alike. The journal will reflect current priorities and trends in the poetry industry.

'Australian Poetry Members will receive the AP journal as part of their membership.'

Source: Australian Poetry website, http://www.australianpoetry.org/
Sighted: 15/09/2011
How to Read a Poem and Fall in Love With It.!$!Hirsch, Edward!$! !$!!$!
Rules for the Dance!$!Oliver, Mary!$! !$!!$!

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts

Description

Creative Writing: Poetics offers you the opportunity to cultivate your understanding and appreciation of poetry; to become acquainted with a range of exciting contemporary poets; and to learn about the publishing industry. It also offers you the opportunity to develop your poetry writing skills through inspiring workshop exercises, readings and discussions led by expert poets, editors and scholars.

This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in language and how words can be used in innovative, precise, intense and musical ways: poets, prose and non-fiction writers, lyricists and poetry scholars. Having said that, it's also good for novices.

UQ Scholarships and Prizes associated with this course: The Kingshott Cassidy Poetry Scholarship ($7,000); and The Ford Memorial Poetry Prize ($150 in books)

Assessment

Attendance and participation

15%

Exercise

20%

Essay

25%

Portfolio - Poem

40%

Other Details

Offered in: 2011, 2010, 2009
Current Campus: St Lucia
Levels: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
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