UOW Course Handbook : Subject ENGL272

This Subject is discontinued and is no longer on offer for new enrolments. For information on subject changes and substitutions in 2025, refer to this article on AskUOW by pasting the following link into your browser https://uowedu.service-now.com/askuow?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0014376. You can also contact the AskUOW team with your enquiry.

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Subject description

This subject will introduce students to a wide range of poetic forms and techniques. They will be given the tools and develop the skills needed to analyse and discuss poetics. English language poetry will be studied in relation to its literary influences and in the context of its time – from the Old English epic poem, Beowulf, to contemporary Hip Hop. The subject will introduce students to ‘the names’ of English poetry, like Chaucer, Shakespeare and Milton; and ‘period’ poetry like the Metaphysical Poets, the Romantic Poets, The Beats.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Delivery

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Engagement hours

1 hour lecture, 2 hour tutorial:1 hour lecture, 2 hour tutorial

Assessment details

Creative/ Critical Exercise

Close Reading

Textbook information

No prescribed textbooks for this subject.

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Contact details

Faculty contact

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