Intermediate Poetry Writing

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Study and practice of methods of composing poetry, with primary emphasis on the student’s own work. Workshop criticism and discussion of published writing. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. Prerequisite(s): (ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ENGL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) OR (ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ENGL 10500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) AND ENGL 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Course Learning Outcomes At the end of Engl 407 students will be able to Write and revise poems by using effective imagery, line breaks, stanzas, compression, and linguistic playfulness; Produce a portfolio of poems by revising according to suggestions received in workshop and in individual conferences with the instructor; and Be cognizant of the range of the genre by reading and discussing key works of modern and contemporary poetry. View Class Schedule