LALW311 Contemporary Poetry and the Modernist Tradition 3 cr.

An examination of poems of the Americas in the context of modernist innovations in the twentieth century. African-American, Asian American, and Native American poetry is covered, as is Beat poetry, confessional poetry, sound poetry, and other 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