CRWR0217A-W23
Slam Poetry: Artistry&Politics
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Slam Poetry: Artistry and Politics
In this course, we will examine the artistry, politics, and history of slam poetry through a wide range of spoken word performances on video. In addition to writing short critiques, students will develop drafts for two new (3-minute) spoken word poems for performance, working in small groups and also individually with the professor over Zoom. Poets include the likes of Denice Frohman, Danez Smith, Portia O., Andrea Gibson, Rudy Francisco, Emi Mahmoud, Safia Elhillo, G. Yamazawa, Amir Safi, Rachel Rostad, Hieu Minh Nguyen, Yesika Salgado, Glori B., and Samantha Peterson, among others. Warning: some of the material in this course is explicit, emotionally intense, and disturbing. Weather permitting, some meetings may take place outside in person. 3 hrs. lect
In this course, we will examine the artistry, politics, and history of slam poetry through a wide range of spoken word performances on video. In addition to writing short critiques, students will develop drafts for two new (3-minute) spoken word poems for performance, working in small groups and also individually with the professor over Zoom. Poets include the likes of Denice Frohman, Danez Smith, Portia O., Andrea Gibson, Rudy Francisco, Emi Mahmoud, Safia Elhillo, G. Yamazawa, Amir Safi, Rachel Rostad, Hieu Minh Nguyen, Yesika Salgado, Glori B., and Samantha Peterson, among others. Warning: some of the material in this course is explicit, emotionally intense, and disturbing. Weather permitting, some meetings may take place outside in person. 3 hrs. lect
- Term:
- Winter 2023
- Location:
- 75 Shannon Street 206(75SHS 206)
- Schedule:
- 1:00pm-4:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (Jan 5, 2023 to Feb 2, 2023)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Timothy Billings
- Subject:
- Creative Writing
- Department:
- English
- Division:
- Literature
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- ART LIT WTR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- ENGL0217A-W23 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 11636
- Subject Code:
- CRWR
- Course Number:
- 0217
- Section Identifier:
- A