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Course Description

Poetry Writing - Level 2

Build your knowledge of the poetry genre and improve your poetry writing skills in this next-level course.

Students will learn how to write poetry in select forms including glosa, pantoum, sestina, sonnet, spoken word, and villanelle. Examine metaphor, simile, enjambment, rhyme rhythm, and imagery, as well as subjectivity and ideologies that inform poetic craft.

Become more confident in your ability to write poetry through practice, discussion, and feedback from the instructor and peers in this supportive environment.

Course Details

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate skills of written style in a variety of poetic devices including meter, rhyme, metaphor and simile
  • Write a range of poems that consider personal subjectivity and cultural responses
  • Exhibit skills in reading and critiquing published poets
  • Provide effective feedback to others on their poetry writing
  • Develop a portfolio of poetry

Prerequisites

WRI 419 Poetry Writing or WRI 420 Writing Poetry (or equivalent course) or previous writing experience are strongly recommended.

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Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Mar 04, 2025 to Apr 14, 2025
Hours
15.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat fee non-credit $329.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook
No textbook required.
Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

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