The blues are a feeling, a form, and a rich history that has influenced music from jazz to pop to the Rolling Stones. This course studies the blues with particular attention to Chicago's role in the music. Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, and Buddy Guy are among the figures included along with readings, CDs, tapes, and visits to both a blues museum and a live blues performance. Although much contemporary poetry is written in unrhymed free verse, there are many other options available to the aspiring or practicing poet. You will examine several excellent examples of the poetic form, then write your own poem in that form.
Poetry is one of the most ancient and common forms of verbal expression.
You will then create, for each poet, a poem modeled upon his or her work. You will also keep a journal exploring your poetic efforts. Sleeping on the Wing by Kenneth Koch. Encountering the New Age We are living in a time when many of our most fundamental principles about ourselves and the world around us are being broadly challenged. The specific focus of study will be shaped by the competence being developed and the interests of the student.