CWRI30006 Poetry and Poetics of Writing Back

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is CWRI30006 hard?

CWRI30006: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How contemporary poets challenge the canon and remake English and poetic form, and writing your own poems in response.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Participation 10%, Presentations 10%, Assignments 80%

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Quick answers

When is CWRI30006 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking CWRI30006?
No prerequisites.
Does CWRI30006 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 10%, Presentations 10%, Assignments 80%.
How many class hours a week does CWRI30006 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take CWRI30006 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
Can I rate CWRI30006?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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