| Module Title |
Poetry Seminar |
| Module Code |
LIT1043 (ITS: EL530) |
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Faculty |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
School |
English |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
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Learning Outcomes
1. 1E1464DB-6BB9-0001-5E63-A0AB120E89D0
2. 1. demonstrate a knowledge of a range of theories related to poetry and poetics
4. 6
5. 1
6. 1E1464DB-8E74-0001-4BA0-19A41F655190
7. 2. apply theoretical knowledge to the practice of critical reflection on their own and others’ work
9. 22,12,6,23,8,21
10. 2
11. 1E1464DB-9AAF-0001-968F-950020E31B66
12. 3. use a variety of poetic techniques in an integrated fashion
14. 22,17,20,7,12,16,6,23,8,21
15. 3
16. 1E1464DB-ABC0-0001-D494-14951FC0A570
17. 4. show an apprehension of the craft involved in editing, re-writing, and constructing a body of work such as a collection or portfolio.
19. 22,17,20,18,7,12,6,23,8,19,21,9,10
20. 4
21. 1E1464DB-B513-0001-66D6-157013201375
22. 5. Develop apt techniques for reading and performing verse
24. 22,7,6,23,8,21,11,9,10
25. 5
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Workshop | 11 | Workshopping poems | | Lecture | 11 | Class discussion | | Independent Study | 101 | Assigned independent weekly reading | | Independent Study | 127 | Independent writing |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20660 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Kit Fryatt | Module Teacher | Darran McCann |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Portfolio | Portfolio of poetry and critical reflections. | 100% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- 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,
Articles:
- Charles Olson: 0, Projective Verse,
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Other Resources
- 1: Website, Poetry Foundation,
- 416729: 1, Website, PennSound,
- writing.upenn.edu/pennsound: 416730, 1, Website, Norton anthology of Poetry Website
- www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nap:
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