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International Symposium on Poetic Inquiry

Community Partners
  • Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto

  • Confederation Centre of the Arts
  • The League of Canadian Poets
  • PEI Writers' Guild
  • Haviland Club
  • MacKenzie Theatre

Posted on Friday, 30 October 2009

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The three-day symposium, called “Poetry as a Way of Knowing,” brought together international poets and scholars from different disciplines and countries. Over 35 presenters from the United Kingdom, Tasmania, Japan, United States, and throughout Canada explored the role of poetry in research. They discussed the art of poetry as a literary genre and inquiry practice during academic sessions, presentations, poetry readings, and informal discussions.

“We are excited that the symposium builds partnerships and brings together local and international poets, scholars, and the community at large, in a vibrant gathering and celebration of poetic voices,” says UPEI education professor Suzanne Thomas. She co-chaired the symposium with Ardra Cole of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto.

Contact Person: 
Christine Gordon Manley
Phone Number: 
(902) 566-6784