Course Description
The student will explore poetry for various criteria including language, style, imagery, form, rhythm, and sound. Both classical and modern poetry will be studied. Students will engage in writing exercises as an opportunity to develop their own poetry. Evaluation will be based on class participation, essays, individual assignments and a final exam.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score or completion/concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better
IAI Number
H3-903
IAI Title
Poetry, Introduction
Topical Outline
- Human Condition
- Poetic Magnetism
- Sculpting Opinions: Literary Criticism
- Poetic Sound and Form: Language, Content, Structure
- Beneath the Leaf: Essay response assignment
- Other Worlds: Published Poems and Creative Response
- Forging a Focus: Group Projects and Presentations
- Swan Song: Personal Researched Essay on Group Poet
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and discuss the relevant characteristics of a poem.
- Experience poetry through interaction and presentation
- Explain the aesthetics of a poem and determine why individuals find pleasure in them
- Take up a critical stance toward poetry and justify that stance.
- Write college-level essays, using all MLA and editing conventions successfully
- Work within a group to prepare a thematic presentation with audience interaction