Contemporary American Poets
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Contemporary American Poetry
Overview of the course, key themes, and importance of contemporary American poetry

Module #2
The Confessional Poets
Exploring the work of Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton, and Robert Lowell

Module #3
The Beats:Allen Ginsberg and Friends
Delving into the poetry and cultural movement of the Beat Generation

Module #4
The New York School:Frank OHara and Company
Examining the poetry and artistic movement of the New York School

Module #5
Mary Oliver:Nature and Spirituality
Analyzing the poetry and themes of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver

Module #6
Billy Collins:Accessibility and Humor
Exploring the poetry and teaching style of former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins

Module #7
Dana Gioia:Poetry and Public Life
Examining the poetry and cultural commentary of Dana Gioia

Module #8
The poetry of Identity:Exploring Race and Ethnicity
Analyzing the poetry of Claudia Rankine, Danez Smith, and other poets of color

Module #9
The poetry of Identity:Exploring Gender and Sexuality
Examining the poetry of Adrienne Rich, Sharon Olds, and other LGBTQ+ poets

Module #10
The poetry of War and Social Justice
Analyzing the poetry of Brian Turner, Yusef Komunyakaa, and other poets of war and social justice

Module #11
The poetry of Place:Exploring Regionalism and Landscape
Examining the poetry of Wendell Berry, Gary Snyder, and other poets of place

Module #12
The poetry of Language:Exploring Experimentation and Play
Analyzing the poetry of Lyn Hejinian, Michael Palmer, and other Language poets

Module #13
Spoken Word and Performance Poetry
Exploring the world of spoken word and performance poetry with poets like Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye

Module #14
Contemporary Poetry and Music
Examining the intersection of poetry and music with poets like Kevin Young and Danez Smith

Module #15
Poetry and Visual Art
Analyzing the relationship between poetry and visual art with poets like Anne Carson and Marsha de la O

Module #16
Poetry and Film
Exploring the intersection of poetry and film with poets like Terrance Hayes and Maggie Nelson

Module #17
Poetry and Social Media
Examining the impact of social media on contemporary poetry and poets

Module #18
Poetry and Politics
Analyzing the relationship between poetry and politics in the contemporary era

Module #19
Poetry and Activism
Exploring the role of poetry in social and environmental activism

Module #20
Poetry and Memory
Examining the theme of memory in contemporary American poetry

Module #21
Poetry and Technology
Analyzing the impact of technology on contemporary poetry and poetics

Module #22
Poetry and Ecology
Exploring the theme of ecology and the natural world in contemporary American poetry

Module #23
Poetry and Identity:Exploring Disability and Illness
Analyzing the poetry of disability and illness with poets like Maggie ONeill and Laurie Clements Lambeth

Module #24
Poetry and Trauma
Examining the theme of trauma in contemporary American poetry

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Contemporary American Poets career

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Contemporary American Poets ( 25 Modules )

Contemporary American Poets
( 25 Modules )