Academic Catalog 2022-23

ENGL 5413 Spoken Word

This course explores storytelling and spoken word poetry. In addition to compositional aspects of performance texts such as image and character, we will consider issues of live performance such as improvisation and focus. Readings and course materials will include examples from local and international performance writing movements. Devising original creative work is a central focus of this course. Students will write, workshop and perform their own original poems and stories.

Credits

4.00 units

Cross Listed Courses

ENGL 3413