Topic Outline
Week One
On Friday the 13th you shall review the course website and start searching for your anthology.
On Thursday, January 20th you should see the poetry reading by Rae Gouirand at 521 1st Street at 8pm. Plan also to be brave enough to read an original poem at the open mic that starts at 9pm.
Week Two Introduction to the Course
Introduce course texts, formats, topics, assignments, etc.
Complete a self-profile / questionnaire
Introduce instructor and class participants
Discuss poetry and approaches to writing poetry
Complete our first writing exercise
Week Three
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list)
Week Four
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list).
Week Five
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list).
Week Six
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list).
Plan for midterm exam (for which you will read a poem on the radio).
Week Seven
Share a best or favorite original poem on “Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour”
Bring also a short printed biographical blurb (including year, major, hometown, and interests)
You will read a poem and then answer a question about it or about yourself as a poet.
Week Eight
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list).
You may submit your three creative performance reviews by today’s class. No late penalties for this assignment.
Week Nine
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list).
Submit revised creations for a grade by today.
We will email submissions to outside audiences today (so research markets!)
Consider additional ways that you might share your writing with the world, such as by creating a poetry / creativity blog or posting your favorite creations on your Facebook wall.
Course evaluations.
Introduce course texts, formats, topics, assignments, etc.
Complete a self-profile / questionnaire
Introduce instructor and class participants
Discuss poetry and approaches to writing poetry
Complete our first writing exerciseWeek Two (October 1st)
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list)
Plan to see Dorine Jennette read from Urchin to Follow at Bistro 33 on October 6 at 8pm.
Plan also to be brave enough to read an original poem at the open mic that starts at 9pm.Week Three (October 8th)
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list).
Plan to attend the Davis Jazz Beat Festival on October 8th (evening) and 9th (day and night)
Week Four (October 15th)
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list).
Today is the birthday of the poet Virgil. Decide how you will celebrate.
Plan to see members of the Second Annual Confluence College Poetry Tour on Thursday, October 21st at 8pm at the John Natsoulas Gallery. Plan to read something at the open mic.
Week Five (October 22nd)
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list).
Plan for midterm exam (for which you will read a poem on the radio).
Week Six (Wednesday, October 27th at 5pm at 14 Lower Freeborn, KDVS)
Share a best or favorite original poem on “Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour”
Bring also a short printed biographical blurb (including year, major, hometown, and interests)
You will read a poem and then answer a question about it or about yourself as a poet.
Week Six (Friday, October 29th)
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list).
Submit your two creative performance reviews by today’s class.
Plan to see AD Winans read at Bistro 33 on November 3 at 8pm. Read at the Open Mic.
Week Seven (November 5th)
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list).
Submit revised creations for a grade by today.
We will address and (e-)mail submissions to outside audiences today (so research markets!)
Week Eight
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list).
Consider additional ways that you might share your writing with the world, such as by creating a poetry / creativity blog or posting your favorite creations on your Facebook wall.
Course evaluations.