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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Modern American Poetry

Cary Nelson

Instructor: Cary Nelson

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Approx. 34 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.4

(100 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 34 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 5 modules in this course

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1 video5 readings1 assignment1 plugin

Reassessing Modernism's Origins

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22 videos5 readings4 assignments1 peer review4 discussion prompts

The Difference Women Made

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19 videos5 readings3 assignments1 peer review4 discussion prompts

Poetry's Social Voice

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16 videos5 readings4 assignments1 peer review4 discussion prompts

Modernism's Legacies

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4.3 (16 ratings)
Cary Nelson
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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