Unit details
ALW240 - Poetry: Making It Strange
| Offered at: | (B, G) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | D Mccooey |
| Prerequisite: | ALW101 and ALW102 |
| Corequisite: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in Faculty of Arts and Education courses and D311, D312, D313, D326, D346, D347, D370, D391 |
| Incompatible with: | ALW340 |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Students will discuss a range of published poems to build an understanding of the techniques and styles employed. They will familiarise themselves with a range of traditional and experimental forms and kinds of poetry and will be asked to submit examples of several, including at least two poems in traditional metre and rhyme. Workshop process will usually precede the submission of poems for assessment.
Assessment
Original poetry portfolio, part 1 (equivalent to 1600 words) 40%; original poetry portfolio, part 2 (equivalent to 1600 words) 40%; essay (800 words) and class participation 20%.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2493 | $2823 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
