Techniques of Poetry
ENGL 216
Fall 2023
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02
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This course introduces students to the fundamentals of writing poetry and to some of the major issues in contemporary poetics. Emphasis will fall on reading and discussing contemporary poetry, writing in both open and closed forms, working with structural elements beyond traditional poetic forms, and developing a methodology for critical discussion. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ENGL)(ENGL-Creative W)(ENGL-Literature) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Less than 50% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Ann Carson, NOX
Layli Long Soldier, WHEREAS
M. NourbeSe Philip, ZONG!
Solomaz Sharif, LOOK
Ocean Vuong, NIGHT SKY WITH EXIT WOUNDS
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Biweekly poetry submissions; constructive oral and written peer critiques; a final book arts project consisting of a 10-page collection of revised poems and a reflective essay.
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Contributes to fulfillment of ENGL major requirements:
CW requirement, CW path course (but not 300-level course or upper-level workshop), elective.
The English department highly recommends that students be enrolled in only one CW course in a semester. If you are admitted to more than one CW course, the department requests that you choose one and let the instructors know during Adjustment Period. By doing so you will be considerate of instructors and other students. |
| Instructor(s): Murillo,John Times: .M.W... 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: CRT285; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 4 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 11 | 1st Ranked: 3 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 4 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Ann Carson, NOX Layli Long Soldier, WHEREAS M. NourbeSe Philip, ZONG! Solomaz Sharif, LOOK Ocean Vuong, NIGHT SKY WITH EXIT WOUNDS
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Examinations and Assignments:
Biweekly poetry submissions; constructive oral and written peer critiques; a final book arts project consisting of a 10-page collection of revised poems and a reflective essay.
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Contributes to fulfillment of ENGL major requirements: CW requirement, CW path course (but not 300-level course or upper-level workshop), elective. The English department highly recommends that students be enrolled in only one CW course in a semester. If you are admitted to more than one CW course, the department requests that you choose one and let the instructors know during Adjustment Period. By doing so you will be considerate of instructors and other students. |
| Instructor(s): Murillo,John Times: ..T.... 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: RLAN106; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 4 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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