Poetry Movements since the 1950s

Great class, great professor. At first, I found her to be a little TOO supportive, telling everyone that their comments were "excellent," to the point where I didn't know where I stood. However, this weared off to a certain extent as the class progressed, and Prof. Hamilton really creates a very nurturing environment in which you feel comfortable discussing the texts. (The reading list, p.s., is fantastic. You don't have to do all the reading, do what you can, and I find that's enough.) But perhaps the best thing about Professor Hamilton is her complete control of the material and her passion for the subject, which is infectious. I can't wait to take Poetics with her.

This woman is my goddess. I absolutely adore her, and even if poetry has no relevance to your major but you have the slightest bit of interest in the subject, take her class. Take one, take thirty. She compares Eliot to Dylan and brings up music on a regular basis--this is a very good thing, not tangental. She is truly the most encouraging professor I have ever had--she never ever makes a student feel ignorant for what they've said but rather repeats it in a way that makes everyone feel brilliant. She seems to be genuinely interested in what the students have to say. Participate in class and show her that you're working hard (go for office hours--she'll help anyone with a paper or a problem) and you're golden.

This is my 3rd class with Prof. Hamilton. I had perviously taken: intro to poetry writing, and poetics. Prof. Hamilton is simply incredible. she is passionate about poetry, and passionate about interests that students bring up. She respects her students. and most importantly instills respect for the material she presents. I would recommend this class or any class with Saskia Hamilton to anyone with even a mild interest in Poetry. The work is not hard, and there isn't a lot of it. It is fairly easy to get a B or an A, as long as you write coherent papers. The class can be frustrating because though you learn facts about poetry and poets and poems the field itself and prof hamilton's approach to poetry is subjective. At times you feel as if you have learned little, but you learn things that are almost more important - how to approach literature and deconstruct it, how to make connections within works and between authors. She's exteremly approachable. And if I could I would take more classes with her - unfortunately thus far I can only take one more with her: advanced poetry writing. take this class and don't be confused by her quiet and humble nature she's brilliant.