POETICS OF THE ORGANIC

Course Description

This course focuses on the generative aspect of the workshop environment. Students are given the space in this course to explore poetry and nature writing organically, in a way that mimics the chaotic and beautiful evolution of the natural world. Process in this class will not be restricted, encouraging writing in solitude or co-authoring, writing in unconventional styles, or experimenting with writing on mediums other than paper or computer screens. Students will engage with a variety of poetry that is formulated around the intersection between human and nature.

This is a student-led colloquium led by Vivian Walman-Randall and Carson Young under the supervision of Rebecca Brown.

Required Text

Annie Dillard, The Writing Life Harper Perennial