English 279 - American Women Poets
Susan Van Dyne
MWF 1:10-2:30 p.m.

A selection of poets from the last 25 years, including Sylvia Plath, Elizabeth Bishop, Adrienne Rich, Audre Lorde, Sharon Olds, Cathy Song, Rita Dove and Louise Glück.  An exploration of each poet's chosen themes and  distinctive voice, with attention to the intersection of gender and ethnicity in the poet's materials and in the creative process.  Not open to first-year students.  Prerequisite: at least one college course in literature