ENGL 3141 - Poetry Writing

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

English

Description:

Provides experienced writers with the opportunity to improve their understanding of poetry writing techniques and the elements of poetry, including rhyme, meter, imagery, symbolism and diction. In addition to producing original works of poetry, students become proficient in examining, assessing, and critiquing published works of poetry by established writers. All creative materials produced by students will receive critiques in class workshops. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and exhibit an understanding of the basic tenets of poetry, including but not limited to imagery, diction and syntax, sound, rhythm, form, figurative langue, voice, tone and structure, and research. 2. Identify types of poetry; poetry terminology; versification; and poetic forms, and successfully demonstrate a knowledge of these characteristics by developing them within students' own writing. 3. Analyze professional and student texts, recognizing areas where writers successfully exhibit technique as well as where writers need improvement. 4. Collaborate with classmates and writers in a conventional creative writing workshop model. 5. Compose creative works that include investigative, immersive, and/or observational research with focused details and a creative voice. 6. Compose and submit query letters and manuscripts for publication. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher); and ENGL 2250R (Grade C or higher). SP

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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