CRWR 3312

Along with learning about diverse aspects of what constitutes literary communities, this course will investigate the cultural and social histories of literary communities as well as model practices of building and sustaining literary community in our contemporary moment. We will cover key concepts surrounding the material and social production of literature, arts administration, literary promotion practices, review cultures, and the culture of literary events (readings, festivals, book clubs, prizes, etc.). These key historical, theoretical, and technical concepts will have direct application in the work students produce in the course.