Peter Davis

Teaching Philosophy

I like to teach in an open, discussion-oriented classroom. I treat students with respect and expect them to be responsible for their own education. I expect my students to be open to new ideas, enthusiastic, willing to learn, and respectful of the classroom and the goals we’re trying to accomplish. I try to lead by example.

Classes Taught

English 103, 104, 285, 288, 308, 400 (songwriting)

Academic/Research Interests

poetry, contemporary poetry, songwriting, painting, American folk music

Professional Activity 

Features Editor for online journal DMQ Review

Publications

Books

• Hitler’s Mustache (poetry, Barnwood 2006)
• Poet’s Bookshelf: Contemporary Poets on Books that Shaped Their Art (editor, Barnwood 2005).

Poems published in many journals including, 5AM, The Sonora Review, Spout, Zone 3, Poet Lore, Margie, La Petite Zine, Shampoo, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Coconut, and Pearl.