ENG-233 Poetry Writing
This course focuses on the writing of Poetry. Various forms and styles of poetry such as the sonnet, sestina, free verse, and ekphrastic will be composed. Students will learn and practice strategies for brainstorming, drafting, critiquing, and revising their work, as well as refining the critical expertise and technical language to help them better discuss works-in-progress. Previous experience in poetry is not required, but the student is expected to be proficient in the mechanics of writing. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Write poetry in a variety of the forms in order to practice the elements of the craft.
- Use generative strategies to craft original poetry to be critiqued by their peers and professors.
- Revise drafts by integrating feedback from classmates and professors received through workshops, conferences, and written comments.
- Read, explicate, and respond in writing to at least one piece of published poetry in order to analyze craft.