A Cover Page and Table of Contents (5 points)

A well-structured and specifically focused Introductory Essay (500-750 words) in which you discuss contemporary poetic concerns and techniques in the region.  Create a tight thesis into which you can introduce your poets:  it might have to do with political concerns, stylistic innovations, unusual thematic concerns, etc.  Be detailed and specific -- at least two scholarly secondary sources must be cited. Encyclopedias and dictionaries do not count as scholarly sources.  (35 points)

10 Poems with date written/published and translator, if applicable. (25 points)

Brief Biographical Sketches of each of the authors including dates of birth and death, if applicable, and major publications. Cite the sources of information. (10 points)

A Bibliography, containing the source of each poem and any other information used in the anthology,  that follows MLA Documentation Style. 
Each poet and poem, of course, should have a separate citation. (15 points)

You are encouraged to be creative in the publication of your anthology. (10 points)

In class you will discuss the contemporary poetry of the region you have chosen and share a few poems with the class.  
Your presentation should last about 10 minutes. (50 points)

Sample Anthologies 
(PPT viewer needed)

Fire and Ice: Contemporary Icelandic Poetry     The Struggle for Poetic Voice: Vietnam
    (LIT 2090-- instructor sample)                               (LIT 2090-- student PPT sample)      

Mosquito Rage: Pesky Insect  Poems
(ENC 1102 -- instructor sample)

Grading for Poetry Anthology

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