ENG 455 - 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:
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:
4/19/2019

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