LALW311 Contemporary Poetry and the Modernist Tradition 3 cr.

An examination of recent poems of the Americas in the context of modernist innovations in the twentieth century. African-American, Asian-American, and Native American contemporary poetry is covered, as is Beat poetry, confessional poetry, sound poetry, and other current voices. Poetic styles and themes are examined in relation to the visual arts and to intellectual and social currents.

Prerequisites: LALW200

Lecture/Seminar
Culturally Diverse Content
All College Elective