Encounter examples of contemporary poetry and discover poets you may not have read
Discuss the basic characteristics of contemporary poetry to get a sense of what makes poems powerful
Learn to imbue your poems with the wisdom and perceptions of your lived experiences
Explore the role fine detail, surprising syntax, and concise language play in poetry writing
About this course:
This course is geared toward beginning and intermediate writers of poetry and those curious about entering the world of poetry. We will discuss some of the basic characteristics of modern poetry and will explore how our own individuality and experiences together with a focus on fine detail, surprising syntax, and conciseness can be used to create memorable, impactful poems. We’ll read work by Louise Glück, Saúl Hernández, Diane Seuss, Christine Garren, and others.
Spring 2025 Schedule
Date & Time
Details
Format
Saturday 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens March 29, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
Enrollment opens two weeks prior to the event. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This one day event will be led by guest instructor Gustavo Hernandez, author of the acclaimed poetry collection Flower Grand First (Moon Tide Press) and the micro-chapbooks Form His Arms and Little Fleece (Ghost City Press). His work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times,The Harvard Review, The Slowdown Podcast, and The Academy of American Poets’ Poem-a-Day series. In January 2024, Hernandez was appointed Poet Laureate of Orange County, California. He was born in Jalisco, Mexico and was raised in Santa Ana, California, where he still resides.
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Online
Sat Apr 5, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA X Open
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