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Techniques of Poetry ENGL 216 Spring 2017 Section: 01   Certificates: Writing 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. Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ENGL Course Format: Discussion Grading Mode: Graded Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CWRC)(ENGL)(ENGL-Creative W) Past Enrollment Probability: Less than 50% SECTION 01 In-person only 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 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. Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Students will also be required to attend poetry readings (usually 2-3 per semester). This course contributes to the English major Theory and Literary Forms and Creative Writing concentrations. Instructor(s): Vogel,Danielle          Times: ...W.F. 02:50PM-04:10PM;       Location: FISK312; Total Enrollment Limit: 18 SR major: 4 JR major: 4     Seats Available: 0 GRAD: X SR non-major: 2 JR non-major: 2 SO: 3 FR: 3 Drop/Add Enrollment Requests Total Submitted Requests: 13 1st Ranked: 5 2nd Ranked: 2 3rd Ranked: 2 4th Ranked: 0 Unranked: 4

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