ENGL 386 - Poetry Writing

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University of Richmond

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Description:

Analysis of literary models. Discussion and evaluation of students' own poetry. May be taken up to three times for credit. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 200 with a grade of C or better. Unit(s): 1 Additional Information: This course entails analysis of literary models and discussion and evaluation of students' own poetry. It is designed to help students become better poets and readers of poetry. It emphasizes the finished product as well as the writing process, which includes not only putting words on paper, but also reading, reflection, analysis, and revision. Students examine poetry with a special focus on how a poem can be made, paying particular attention to forms and structures, word choice, line lengths and line breaks, beginnings and endings, rhetorical strategies, cadences and rhythm, tone and voice, and syntax and vocabulary. Class sessions include discussion about the assigned poets and readings, craft talks, general discussions about poetry and publishing, and discussion of student poems. This course may be taken up to three times for credit. Prerequisite: English 384 with a grade of C (2.0) or better, or departmental approval.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.richmond.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 289-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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