339 Schedule

  • Bring all readings and writing materials to every class unless otherwise noted.
  • Readings and writing exercises are due before each class so be ready to discuss the readings and share your creative work. Readings not directly linked can be found under “Readings” tab.
  • Ideally, you’ll want to read the assigned readings before completing your writing exercises, as the readings should inform your own craft and aesthetics. You can, of course, read ahead to your heart’s content.
  • For workshop you may submit one of your works from Prof. Vander Zee’s class, if you so choose. But at least one of your workshop pieces must be from this class.

Week 1

Mon 5/22—

  • Introductions
  • Read: Departure packet featuring essays from Ross Gay and various poems/poets
  • Read: Voice & Style handout and Images handout
  • Writing Exercise Due: Departure poem or essay

Wed 5/25—

  • Read: A Small Place excerpt by Jamaica Kincaid
  • Read: “Les Calanques” by Melissa Febos
  • Read: Poetry of Place handout
  • Writing Exercise Due: Tourist essay

Week 2

Mon 5/29—

  • Read: Poetry Packet by various
  • Read: Book of Delights selected essays by Ross Gay
  • Read: World into Word handout and Witnessing handout
  • Writing Exercise Due: Witness poem or essay

Wed 5/31—

  • Read: Eye Level by Jenny Xie,
  • Read: The Music of the Line handout
  • Writing Exercise Due: Native poem
  • Submit pieces for First Workshop

Week 3

Mon 6/5— First Workshop

  • Submit pieces for Second Workshop.

Wed 6/7—

  • Read: Final portfolio prompt
  • Second Workshop

Final

Monday 6/20— Final portfolio Due by midnight

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