ENG 213 - Poetry

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Asnuntuck

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Description:

The nature and variety of poetry, some reasonable means for reading it with appreciative understanding, and ideas of how to evaluate it. Deals with such elements as imagery, the use of figurative language--metaphor, symbol, allegory, paradox and irony, for example--and the use of rhythm and meter. Focus is on how understanding these elements adds to the delight of reading and understanding poetry, as well as giving students the confidence to approach more advanced levels of reading literature, whether formally or informally. (Formerly ENG 212: Introduction to Poetry.) Prerequisite: ENG* 102. Satisfies the Literature requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.acc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 253-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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