This course introduces students to a broad range of poets and poetic movements from the Renaissance through to the present day. No prior knowledge is assumed. Students will gain a broad overview of history and the development of poetry in English, as well as becoming familiar with the technical terms and concepts needed to describe and analyse poetry, both of which will deepen their appreciation and enjoyment of all kinds of poetry. Teaching and assessment will focus on close reading and analysis of individual poems, as well as developing the capacity to construct cogent arguments and to write and speak clearly.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the history and development of poetry in English
2. Understand and be confident in using relevant technical and historical terms to identify, describe and analyse a range of poetic genres, forms and techniques
3. Demonstrate skills in the close reading and analysis of literary texts
4. Demonstrate skills in the presentation of cogent arguments in both verbal and written form
Indicative Assessment
1 x 500 word close analysis, presented in class after a reading of a selected poem or extract. (15%) LO: 2, 3
1 x 1000 word short essay on a single poem. (25%) 2, 3, 4
1 x 2000 word long essay on a longer poem or selection of poems. (50%) LO: 1, 2, 3, 4
2 x 250 word in-class analyses written during tutorials (10%) LO: 1, 2, 3
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials; b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
The Norton Anthology of Poetry, Ferguson, Salter & Stallworthy eds. 5th Edition.
The Poetry Toolkit, Rhian Williams, 2nd Edition.
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Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $2820 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $4320 |
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