Contemporary Trends in Poetry
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Contemporary Poetry
Overview of the course and the current state of poetry in the 21st century

Module #2
The Legacy of Modernism
Influence of modernist movements on contemporary poetry

Module #3
Postmodernism and Its Impact
Exploring the effects of postmodernism on poetry and the rise of experimentation

Module #4
Language Poetry and the Avant-Garde
Analyzing the language-focused approach of poets like Lyn Hejinian and Ron Silliman

Module #5
Spoken Word and Performance Poetry
The rise of spoken word and performance poetry, with examples from Sara Holbrook and Marc Bamuthi Joseph

Module #6
Slam Poetry and Social Justice
The role of slam poetry in addressing social justice issues, featuring poets like Patricia Smith and Danez Smith

Module #7
The Confessional Mode
The confessional style in poetry, with examples from Sylvia Plath and Sharon Olds

Module #8
The New Formalism
The revival of traditional forms in contemporary poetry, with examples from Brad Leithauser and Mary Jo Salter

Module #9
Ecopoetry and Environmentalism
Exploring the intersection of poetry and environmentalism, with examples from Gary Snyder and Juliana Spahr

Module #10
Multiculturalism and Hybridity
The diverse voices and forms of contemporary poetry, with examples from Claudia Rankine and Natalie Diaz

Module #11
Digital Poetry and New Media
The impact of digital technology on poetry, with examples from Jason Nelson and J.R. Carpenter

Module #12
Poetry and Identity
Exploring how poetry reflects and shapes our understanding of identity, with examples from Danez Smith and Chen Chen

Module #13
The Lyric Essay and Creative Nonfiction
The blurred lines between poetry and creative nonfiction, with examples from Maggie Nelson and Eula Biss

Module #14
Poetry and Music
The intersection of poetry and music, with examples from singer-songwriters like Leonard Cohen and Patti Smith

Module #15
Collaborative Poetry and Community
The role of collaboration and community in shaping contemporary poetry, with examples from collective projects like the Dark Room Collective

Module #16
Poetry and Trauma
Exploring how poetry responds to and represents trauma, with examples from poets like Warsan Shire and Ilya Kaminsky

Module #17
The Poetry of Witness
Poetry as a means of bearing witness to social and political issues, with examples from Carolyn Forché and Derek Walcott

Module #18
Poetry and Spirituality
The role of spirituality and faith in contemporary poetry, with examples from poets like Christian Wiman and Afaa Michael Weaver

Module #19
Poetry and the Body
Exploring the representation of the body in contemporary poetry, with examples from poets like Adrienne Rich and Solmaz Sharif

Module #20
Poetry and Technology
The impact of technology on the creation and dissemination of poetry, with examples from online platforms and poets like Patricia Lockwood

Module #21
The Role of Translation in Contemporary Poetry
The importance of translation in shaping our understanding of global poetry, with examples from translators like Forrest Gander and Marilyn Hacker

Module #22
Poetry and Politics
The intersection of poetry and politics, with examples from poets like Claudia Rankine and Mark Nowak

Module #23
The State of Poetry Publishing
An overview of the contemporary poetry publishing landscape, including the role of small presses and online platforms

Module #24
Writing Contemporary Poetry
Guided exercises and prompts for writing contemporary poetry, with examples from students and published poets

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Contemporary Trends in Poetry career

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Contemporary Trends in Poetry ( 25 Modules )

Contemporary Trends in Poetry
( 25 Modules )