Interdisciplinary Arts 0270 - On the Long Poem

In this workshop, students will read, question, draft, and workshop a variety of long poems. How does the writer sustain the poem's focus and direction? How does the writer emphasize the poem's intent given the expansiveness of the poem, and how does the writer negotiate the notion of possible excess in a longer poem? More importantly, how does the long poem sustain the reader's interest and attention? And what is the payoff? Students may read and consider poems by Larry Levis, Ross Gay, Tommy Pico, John Murillo, and B.H. Fairchild, among others. This workshop requires instructor permission. Students must attend the first workshop session to secure class enrollment. Please feel free to email for additional requirements. If you wish to register for this class, please email faculty Nathan McClain at nmIA@hampshire.edu and provide a three-page poetry sample.

Multiple Cultural Perspectives Students are expected to spend six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time.