ENG 465 - Advanced Poetry Writing

Description:
Intensive workshop further examining the genres within poetry, as well as experimenting with forms, discursive structures, and voice; revising for economy and precision; exploring metrical effects. ENG 465 and ENG 565 are layered
courses; a student may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ENG 365.

Credits: (5)

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

Identify and analyze poetic genres.
Compose and experiment with forms, discursive structures, and voice in original works of poetry.
Contribute effectively and meaningfully to workshop discussions of creative works-in-progress.
Apply revision techniques to the development of quality poems.
Demonstrate familiarity with the structures and conventions of contemporary poetry books and develop criteria for comparative analysis of contemporary creative work.
Develop strategies that lead to publication success.

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