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Poetry (CWRI20007)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject is an introduction to a range of poetic forms. Students will read poetry from various periods and cultures, with an emphasis on 20th century and contemporary poetry.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- demonstrated a broad reading with critical understanding and analysis of poetry encompassing various forms and periods;
- drafted and developed poems from a variety of approaches and forms;
- a discerning and independent understanding of poetic conventions;
- the ability to communicate effectively in a range of oral, digital and written formats in relation to contemporary poetry; and
- the ability to interact effectively with peers in a semi-structured group to achieve a shared goal.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- demonstrated sound and independent critical and ethical thinking in their choice of materials and processes; and
- the ability to present written and oral communication to a professional standard regarding their treatment and material choices.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
106-237 Poetry
Recommended background knowledge
106-105/CWRI10001 Creative Writing: Ideas and Practice
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CWRI10001 | Creative Writing: Ideas and Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 10 poems which make up 100-120 lines of poetry (equivalent to 2,000 words), due in the first week of the examination period (70%)
- A 1,000-word review of a recent book of poetry, due in the first week of the examination period (20%)
- A 10 minute workshop presentation of 5 poems, completed during Weeks 4 to 12 (10%)
- This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance and regular participation in tutorials. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kevin Brophy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: A 1-hour lecture and a 1.5-hour tutorial in weeks 1 - 6 and a 2.5-hour workshop in weeks 7 - 12. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available.
- Subject notes
This subject is available to Bachelor of Arts (Continuing) and Bachelor of Creative Arts students and may be credited towards a major in Creative Writing in either course. Students who have completed 760-205 Poetry are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Creative Writing Breadth Track Creative Writing - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 11 April 2024