GLS 553 - Explorations in Southern Poetry

Course Description: By looking at a scope of Southern poetry, this course will address what it means to be a Southern poet. We’ll explore the questions: What are the traditions of Southern poetry? What did it mean to be a Southern poet at different points in history? What is the future of Southern poetry? We’ll examine the themes of storytelling, the pastoral, and nostalgia. Written requirements include critical responses in weekly discussions and a final project. No prior poetry writing experience necessary.

Credit Hours: 3

Corequisite Courses: None
Prerequisite Courses: None
Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
Course Repeatability Course may not be repeated

ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

Equivalent Courses: None
Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
Course Attribute: None

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