ENGL 1141 Writing and Reading Poetry

Description

Writing and Reading Poetry introduces students to basic elements of poetry and provides instruction in using these in the students’ own writing. The class is conducted in an informal workshop environment where students will participate in offering and receiving constructive criticism about each other’s writing.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

ENGL 0095 or placement by multiple measures

Topics to be Covered

1. Creative writing process

2. Elements of poetry

3. Completion of a portfolio of poems

4. Verbal and written critique of poems

Learning Outcomes

1. Write creatively

2. Discuss creative work

3. Understand writing is a process they can learn

4. Demonstrate confident, competent and creative thinking and writing through practice, critique, and revision.

Credit Details

Lecture: 2

Lab: 0

OJT: 0