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Week One Introduction to the Course meeting in 27 Olson
On Friday the 4th you shall review the course website and start searching for your anthology.
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
Discuss upcoming poetry events on April 17th, 18th, and 19th in Davis.
Week Two
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list)
Discuss upcoming poetry events on April 17th, 18th, and 19th in Davis.
Week Three
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list)
Welcome members of the Davis Shakespeare Ensemble.
Week Four
Share three poems (two from the class assignment; one from the “Poetry Assignments” list).
Evan White of Absurd Publications will be our guest lecturer for the first hour of class.
- Find an instrumental piece of music and write lyrics for it or write lyrics inspired by the music
- Confessional Poem
- Find song where lyrics can stand alone and using this as inspiration to write your own piece… also examine how music strengthens or detracts from the words
- Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Jim Morrison, Aretha Franklin, Donald Glover, Otis Redding
- “Honest Poem” a candid poem… away from awkward comparisons
- Short Narrative Poem
- Limit yourself to one rhyme
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.
You may submit your three creative performance reviews by today’s class. No late penalties for this assignment.
Week Eight
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.
