The "Beats": A Writing and Poetry Retreat

CANCELLED

Summer 2012 quarter

Faculty

Michael Vavrus education, history, political economy

Fields of Study

cultural studies, literature and writing

Description

The college's Organic Farmhouse will serve as our on-campus retreat environment for two consecutive weekends where we will read and write about and discuss the "Beats."  We investigate who were the "Beatniks" of the 1950s and 1960s, how they culturally revolutionized America, and what their legacy is today.  Students will research, present, discuss, and write poetry on the writings of the Beats.  This program is open to all students with an open mind who may be beginning, intermediate, or seasoned poets.  Students can expect to gain an understanding of the historical significance of the Beats and grow substantially in their poetic writing voice.  Following the on-campus retreat, students will work individually to revise their work started during the retreat.  By the end of summer students should expect to leave this course with a collection of poems.  Open to all abilities of student writers.

There will be an orientation meeting Monday, July 23 from 5:30-6:30pm.  If you are unable to come to this meeting, you must contact the instructor to get information needed for the retreat.

Advertised Schedule

Orientation meeting 5:30-6:30p Mon Jul. 23; class meetings: 5-9p Fri, 9a-9p Sat, 10a-2p Sun (Jul. 27, 28, 29, Aug. 3, 4)

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Evening and Weekend

Program Revisions