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Course Description

Want to take your writing from the page to the stage? In this course, led by poet and novelist Andrea Thompson, you’ll experiment with a variety of spoken word styles, practices and influences – from storytelling to hip-hop, dub and performance poetry. You’ll explore the parameters of orature (oral literature) and learn the history of spoken word in Canada. Workshopping, writing exercises, assignments, readings and discussions will help you write with passion, find your authentic voice and perform your work with greater confidence.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explore the history, possibilities and parameters of spoken word.
  • Develop a writing practice and improve the quality of your written work.
  • Create a portfolio of performance-ready spoken word pieces.
  • Find your own unique and engaging writing and performance style.
  • Nurture a sense of connection and community, within the class and beyond.

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

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