This course offers an exploration of experimental traditions in poetry in the past 60 years and the myriad ways in which poets have challenged the literary establishment. We will study poets who challenge Modernism, recenter identity, represent new voices, decolonize poetry from its Anglo-European traditions, invent new poetic forms, transform poetry into visual and musical art pieces, create uncreatively, and explore the poetic potential of digital media technologies.
ENG 4795: Contemporary American Literature 1960-present (4796: Capstone)
Hybrid Course: MW 1:00-1:50 face to face, Fridays are online asynchronous
This course will include the option of a trip to New York City from Friday, Feb 21 to Monday, Feb 24, staying at the affordable, convenient Appstate Loft, with trips to the MoMA, the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, a standup comedy show, and more!
To see earlier iterations of this course, visit the course blog.
Prof. Leonardo Flores
Flyer for ENG 4795/6: Postmodern Experimental Poetry (Flores - Spring 2025)
