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Academic Year 2003/2004


Intro to Poetic Technique
ENGL 151 FA

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of poetics with an eye to the particular issues involved in writing poetry. Emphasis will fall on reading, reading aloud, writing in forms of various sorts, and listening to poets read their own work.

MAJOR READINGS

Padgett, HANDBOOK OF POETIC FORMS
Fagin, THE LIST POEM

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

A combination of 2-page critical essays and poetry assignments.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ENGL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Vincent,John E   
Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: BTFDA413
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)
SR. major: X   Jr. major: 10
SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: 10   SO: 10   FR: 5

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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