LLSW
2866

Poetics of Childhood

Eugene Lang College Lib Arts: Literary Studies

Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Poetics of Childhood
Spring 2026
Taught By: Wendy Xu
Section: AX

CRN: 16812

Credits: 4

This course will focus on the topic of "childhood" and its various depictions/contradictions/tensions in poetry. How do we "write childhood" as a real time, a psychic experience, a verifiable set of events, and a retrospective fantasy that is often mis-remembered and imagined?

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Eugene Lang College Lib Arts (LC)

Department: Literary Studies (LIT)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 12:26am EDT 10/3/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026