Through writing poetry and analyzing examples, students become familiar with poetic forms and techniques. This workshop, led by a publishing writer, includes weekly peer critique of poems written for the course. Students explore what makes a poem moving, evocative, and imbued with a sense of music, no matter what the approach: lyric, narrative, surreal, or experimental.May be taken twice for credit.
Code
CL3100
Name
THE POETIC EXPERIENCE: A WRITING WORKSHOP
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
Yes
Discipline
CL (Comparative Literature)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
3991
Last update with CAMS
To achieve a broad understanding of poetic form and technique.
To hone writing skills through close attention to each word and line in a poem
To develop a critical vocabulary and analysis skills
To understand how sound enhances sense.
To appreciate the pleasure and power of poetry
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | CL3100 | THE POETIC EXPERIENCE: A WRITING WORKSHOP |
| Summer 2021 | CL3100-3WK2 | THE POETIC EXPERIENCE: A WRITING WORKSHOP |
| Fall 2021 | CL3100 | THE POETIC EXPERIENCE: A WRITING WORKSHOP |