ENG 555 - Studies in Poetry

Description:
Extensive reading, analysis, and practice, at the professional level, in theories of poetics, and a representative sample of poetry.May be repeated up to 15 credits with different subtitles. ENG 455 and ENG 555 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to an English MA program.

Credits:
(5)

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

Articulate a foundational understanding of formal elements and genre conventions of poetry and explain how choices contribute to meaning
Demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast poetic works based on theme, genre, historical context, and/or historical context.
Analyze the development of a genre in relation to specific historical, material, or cultural conditions.
Lead class discussions of analysis of the thematic concerns of poetic works.
Demonstrate engagement, reflective thought about the writer’s own assumptions, effective inquiry, and responsible interpretation at the graduate level.
Apply theoretical approaches to the analysis of poetry at the graduate level.
Exhibit leadership by questioning commonly held assumptions and addressing ethical issues raised in the literature, especially as they apply to contemporary problems.
Demonstrate advanced proficiency with comparative analysis and critique, as well as strategies and a plan that could lead to publication success

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/23/19

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations Ellensburg, Online Winter Locations Ellensburg, Online