The Lyric Essay (Online)

Why Take Lyric Essay

The lyric essay is an expansive form mixing the musicality of poetry with prose, blending personal narrative with metaphor, and braiding the fragments of story and memory.

If the goal of the essay is “to try,” the lyric essay seeks answers through ambiguity. In this class, we will learn from contemporary masters of the genre including Maggie Nelson, Ann Carson, Eula Biss, and Claudia Rankine, and create new work through generative writing prompts. The writing workshop will form the base of our shared learning experience and will be a supportive space to share writing and receive feedback.


Course Dates: Saturdays, Feb. 19 - March 12, 2022, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST
Early Course Fee: $300
Course Fee: $350 (after Jan. 1, 2022)
Course Location: Online

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To use Canvas (Interlochen's Learning Management System) and Zoom, you will need access to a computer (preferred) or mobile device with internet access. This is a list of basic system requirements.

Screen Size

  • Canvas and Zoom are best viewed at a minimum screen size of 11+ inches. If you want to use a device with a smaller screen, we recommend using the mobile apps for Canvas and Zoom.

Operating Systems

  • macOS 10.13 or newer (Interlochen recommends Apple products)

  • Windows 10

  • chromeOS

  • Apple iOS or Android

Computer Speed and Processor

  • Use a Mac or PC 5 years old or newer if possible. While it is possible to use an iPad or mobile device, the experience will be better for you on a laptop or desktop.

  • If using a laptop, it should have the following specifications:

  • At least 4GB of RAM

  • At least 2GHz processor

NOTE: While we do recommend using a laptop/desktop, if you are planning to use an iPad or mobile device, you will need to download the Canvas mobile app for students on that device, and select "Interlochen Online" as your school.

Internet Speed

  • Minimum of 1.5Mbps download and 800Kbps upload

Faculty

Megan Baxter

Instructor of Creative Writing

Questions? Contact Gary.

Associate Director of Continuing & Community Education

Email: college@interlochen.org

Phone: 231.276.7340

Gary Gatzke