WRT 215 - Advanced Poetry Writing

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Advanced poetry writing workshop. Includes continued focus on techniques of writing, evaluation and critical responses to poetry, and original writing. Also includes more intensive study of contemporary poets and poetry.

Prerequisite(s): WRT 125 or WRT 205 with a C or better.
Information: Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe poetry writing techniques and their effects.
Evaluate and critically respond to poetry written by peers.
Apply techniques to original writing.
Describe and interpret selected poets and poems as models.

Outline:

Techniques of Poetry Writing and Their Effects

Devices of sound
Imagery and metaphor
Rhythm and metrics
Diction, tone and voice
Forms: the sonnet, the villanelle, the sestina

Evaluation and Critical Response to Poems

Holding a constructive workshop
Material for poetry
Critiques of other’s writing
Self-editing and revision

Original Writing

Reading poetry as a primary mode of learning
Ways of getting started
Writing poems following formats and prompts
Writing at least eight original poems

Study of Individual Poets

Intensive study of selected poets and poems
Conduct of presentations on selected poets and poems
Using specific poems to learn technique
Using specific poems as prompts for writing

Effective Term:
Fall 2011

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