Writing Poetry (ENG2WRP / ENG3WRP)
Semester 2 / 2012

Texts

The Poetry Toolkit!$!Williams, R.!$! !$!Continuum!$!2009
Super Modern Prayer Book!$!Smith, S.B!$! !$!Salt!$!2010
Writing Poetry!$!Whitworth, J!$! London!$!A and C Black!$!2007
101 Ways to Make Poems Sell!$!Emery, C.H!$! !$!Salt!$!2009
Poetry: The Basics!$!Wainwright, J!$! !$!Routledge!$!2004
Mastering poetry!$!Thorne, S.!$!Palgrave MacMillan, 2006!$!!$!

Description

This is an introductory unit in the art of writing poetry in which students will develop aspects of poetry craft as well as discover their own poetic style. Practical creative workshops, along with wide reading of poetry and theory to develop critical perspectives, are all aimed at enhancing creativity.

Assessment

One 1500 word essay 30

One 2500 word creative portfolio 70

Supplementary Texts

Hamilton-emery, Chris - 101 Ways To Make Poems Sell: The Salt Guide To Getting And Staying Published

Smith, Susan Bradley -Super Modern Prayer Book

Williams - Poetry Toolkit: Essential Guide To Studying Poetry

Other Details

Offered in: 2011, 2009
Current Campus: Bundoora
Levels: Undergraduate
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