ENGL 3202 - Genre Studies: Poetry

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

English

Description:

Fulfills a Genre Studies requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. Covers the rudiments of poetic expression, including word choice, syntax, figuration, rhythm and meter, lineation, sound, imagery, and form, as it engages students with representative examples of poetry from the western and world traditions. Through close readings and analysis, students learn to appreciate the artistic value of language and to produce competent and convincing interpretations of poetry. Also covers various theoretical and critical perspectives as they influence the reading of poetry. Offered in rotation; consult class schedule. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and explain the various elements that constitute poetry as a genre, such as rhyme, theme, tropes, setting, and so on. 2. Analyze and critique a specific literary text in a meaningful and effective fashion, doing far more than stating the obvious. 3. Evaluate and assess the insights of scholarly criticism pertaining to the primary texts read in the class. 4. Synthesize primary and secondary sources to support original arguments about the texts read. 5. Create connections, both verbal and written, between the major literary, philosophical, social, and historical issues covered in the poetry and the course as a whole. 6. Identify the major authors covered in the course and investigate the significance of their works in relation to each other and the contexts created in the course. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher).

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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

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