21L.995
IAP Special Topics in Literature
Pleasures of Poetry
David Thorburn
Mon-Fri, Jan 5-9, 12-16, 20-23, 26-30, 01-02:00pm, 14E-304
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 15 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Instructor's permission
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Units vary depending on specific IAP subject content, number of class meetings, readings and assignments. Maximum credit of 6 units. Consult detailed description of IAP listing for specific topic for any given IAP term. May be repeated for credit if topics are different. Note: students wishing to receive letter grade should register for 21L.994 instead; contact instructor to determine assignment differences.
Poems booklet now at Literature HQ and lit.mit.edu!
The requirements for receiving credit for 21L.995::
- Attendance at every session, reading of every poem in the booklet
- 1-2 page response for each discussion (or a longer paper for select discussions)
- A twice-weekly meeting with Prof. Thorburn to discuss these responses and other aspects of the reading
Web: http://lit.mit.edu/
Contact: Jamie Graham, 14N-407, x8-5629, jamiecg@mit.edu
|
|
