Creative Writing: Poetry

This course offers practice and guidance in the writing of poetry with emphases on fundamental elements of image, trope, metaphor, voice, line, diction, syntax, and rhythm. Students will read and write lyric, narrative, and dramatic poems and work toward discovering and developing their own voices in a collaborative, workshop setting. Students will also read poetry by established poets. Recommended Prereq, C or better in ENG085 or ENG095 or placement by appropriate measures into college-level English