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Course Description

20th Century American Poetry, 1950-1999 

Instructor: Jerry Burnsteel 

Days of the Week: Wednesday 

Date: Feb. 4 – Apr. 15 (10 sessions) 

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 

Location: In-person at Ambler 

This course examines a selection of American poets from roughly 1950 to the end of the 20th century. Some poets may be familiar to students, while others are less well known. Through lectures and class discussions, individual poems are analyzed both as standalone works and in the broader context of American poetry and the art form in general. There are no prerequisites. Classes are held in person at the Ambler campus in 1.5-hour sessions, with all student materials provided online; no purchases are required. Active student participation is encouraged throughout. 

Maximum: 24 

Instructor Bio: Jerry Burnsteel holds a BA in English from Penn State; an MA and PhD in English/Creative Writing from Bowling Green State University. An Assistant Professor of English, he taught English Composition and courses in English Honors. He taught literature and writing courses at community colleges and undergraduate institutions in Michigan and Pennsylvania. He was an Adjunct Professor of English at Penn State Abington; a Lecturer in Management Communication at the Harvard Business School. A U.S. Army officer during Vietnam, he taught writing to enlisted personnel and senior officers.  

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Section Title
20th Century American Poetry, 1950-1999 (In person TUA)
Type
Online-fixed date/synchronous meeting(s)
Days
W
Time
10:00AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Feb 04, 2026 to Apr 15, 2026
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Contact Hours
15.0
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Course Fee(s)
OLLI Member Course Fee $0.00