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Poetry (CWRI20007)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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This subject introduces students to a broad range of both poetic genres and poetic styles. Students can expect to read poetry by a diverse variety of historic literati (from the 1800s to the 2010s), with emphasis on modern trends in current poetics.
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: 19 March 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 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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10 poems which make up 100-120 lines of poetry
| Due in the first week of the examination period. | 70% |
A review of a recent book of poetry
| Due in the first week of the examination period | 20% |
A workshop presentation of 5 poems
| From Week 04 to Week 12. | 10% |
Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of (or at least) 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures, in person or via online delivery. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. (Complete not less than 50% of word count) | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Nadia Niaz Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (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 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 19 March 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:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 19 March 2024