Experimental Poetry

Undergraduate

Introduces students to the origins and developments of experimental poetry, beginning with the revolutionary movements of the early 20th century (dada, imagism, surrealism, etc.), followed by an exploration of movements throughout the 20th century to the present. Experimental movements examined might include Objectism, Black Mountain poetics, L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E Poetry, and Dub poetry. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1483-1493 or ENGL 1413 plus ENGL 1423 with a minimum grade of C-.