ENGL2650 Reading Poetry (University of Sydney): rated 3.0/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
ENGL2650 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in English and Writing. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 诗歌阅读
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: English and Writing
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
A range of poetry will be offered each year concentrating on an historical period, an individual poet, and a close study of a poetic form. Readings of individual poems will involve both intensive study of technical and linguistic characteristics, as well as of the broader historical, social, ideological and personal contexts and issues which they reflect.
ENGL2650 has 2 scored reviews: overall 3.0/5 · usefulness 2.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 2.0 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.0/5).
On Reddit: "No worries! Unfortunately, I didn't do either of those subjects. Also, there is only one core unit for both 1000 and 2000 subjects. Do have a look at [this](https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/arts/subject-areas/english/unit-of-study-table.html) if you haven't already, as it tel…"
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Q: Is ENGL2650 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: usefulness 2.0/5, overall 3.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches ENGL2650, and when is it offered?
A: ENGL2650 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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