Module: Poetry Seminar

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Poetry Seminar
Module Code	EL530 (ITS) / LIT1043 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	English
Module Co-ordinator	Kit Fryatt
Module Teachers	Darran McCann
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only
Portfolio of poetry and critical reflections.

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. 1. demonstrate a knowledge of a range of theories related to poetry and poetics
2. 2. apply theoretical knowledge to the practice of critical reflection on their own and others’ work
3. 3. use a variety of poetic techniques in an integrated fashion
4. 4. show an apprehension of the craft involved in editing, re-writing, and constructing a body of work such as a collection or portfolio.
5. 5. Develop apt techniques for reading and performing verse

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Workshop	11	Workshopping poems
Lecture	11	Class discussion
Independent Study	101	Assigned independent weekly reading
Independent Study	127	Independent writing
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Poetry in the Air: Rhythm, Sound and Metre
Lecture

Poetry in the Air: Rhythm, sound and Metre
Workshop

Poetry on the Page: Lineation, Form, Layout and Shape
Lecture

Poetry on the Page: Lineation, Form, Layout and Shape
Workshop

The Poet: Lyrical Personae, Character, Storytelling
Lecture

The Poet: Lyrical Personae, Character, Storytelling
Workshop

Performing and publishing
Lecture

Performing and publishing
Performance

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Portfolio	Portfolio of poetry and critical reflections.	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

John Lennard: 0, The Poetry Handbook, 2003, OUP, Oxford,
Ezra Pound: 1934, An ABC of Reading,
Mark Strand and Eavan Boland: 2000, The Making of a Poem,
Rainer Maria Rilke: 1929, Letters to a Young Poet,
James Fenton: 2003, An Introduction to English Poetry,
Terry Eagleton: 2006, How to Read a Poem,
Mary Oliver: 1994, A Poetry Handbook,
Elisabeth Frost and Cynthia Hogue: 2007, Innovative Women Poets,
Jo Bell and Jane Commane: 2017, How to be a Poet,
Claire Trevien: 2018, Verbs that Move Mountains,
Robin Behn and Chase Twitchell: 1992, The Practice of Poetry,

Other Resources

35029, Website, 0, Poetry Foundation, poetryfoundation.org, 35030, Website, 0, PennSound, writing.upenn.edu/pennsound, 35031, Website, 0, Norton anthology of Poetry Website, www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nap,