Monday, August 14
- Class does not meet today: see startup post and complete assignment (below).
- Assignment
- In our Facebook Group, share a poem (directly or as a link) that you enjoy and persuade us all to read it in 1-2 sentences. (Example: What is so cool about it? Why would we want to click on the link or read the poem in your post? Sell us on the poem!)
- Post this before August 15 (you have until midnight!)
- Before class on Wednesday, August 16 visit our Facebook Group and read 3 of the most compelling poems shared, leaving a brief (or extensive) comment on the poem.
- Conversations are encouraged!
Wednesday, August 16
- In class:
- Syllabus review and introduction to the course.
- Brief lecture on poetry, media, and technology.
- Assignment:
- Explore Poetry Out Loud
- Choose a poem from this listing, and share the link to it in our Facebook Group, along with a brief (2-3 sentences) reaction to the poem, no later than noon on Thursday.
- Read and comment on 1-2 of your classmates’ shared poems before class.
Friday, August 18
- In class:
- Discussion of shared poems.
- Brief lecture on orality, literacy, and memory.
- Assignment:
- Memorize the poem you chose from Poetry Out Loud and prepare to perform it in class on Monday, August 21.