ENG 455 - Studies in Poetry (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.)

Description:
Intensive study of representative example of poetry. May be repeated up to 15 credits. (Put on Reserve 9/16/16. Last taught in 2013. Will go inactive 8/24/19.)

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ENG 302 and ENG 303.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the formal elements and generic conventions of poetry and explain how formal choices contribute to meaning.
Compare and contrast poetic works based on theme, genre, historical context, and/or historical context.
Analyze and discuss the development of a genre in relation to specific historical, material, or cultural conditions.
Discuss and analyze the thematic concerns of poetic works.
Write formal and informal responses to works of nonfiction that demonstrate engagement, reflective thought about the writer’s own assumptions, effective inquiry, and responsible interpretation.
Apply theoretical approaches to the analysis of poetry.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/23/2013

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