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Instructor e-mail
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web-request@universalclass.com
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Instructor Availability
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E-mail me at any time--I check my e-mail daily and would love to hear from you.
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Course Description
Have you ever admired the rhythm and rhymes of famous poets such as Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson? Have you ever wanted to express your ideas in sharp, concise language? Have you ever wanted to express your feelings to friends or loved ones, or create a special poem for an event or gathering? If so, then this Poetry Writing Basics class is right for you.
In this class, we will be looking at the basic tools of poetry, such as imagery, metaphor, concrete language, rhythm, and description, as well as different schools of contemporary poetry. We will be using assignment prompts and model poems to help you to write your own poetry and come up with ideas for future work.
For this class, a basic interest in poetry and proficiency in English is required.
Course Requirements
For this class, I require the ability to open Microsoft Word files and access sound files such as MP3 files or RealAudio files. All reading materials are provided through links and files, so no additional books are required.
It is advised that the student is interested in both writing and reading poetry and literature. A lot of people want to write poetry without reading it, but I don't believe that this is possible. In order to become proficient in any art, you will first need to have a keen interest in that art and the movements within it.
We will be looking specifically at literary poetry in this class, so if you are interested in greeting card poetry, religious poetry, "cowboy" poetry, or similarly non-literary forms, you might want to find a course specific to those.
Course Goals
To instill an understanding and appreciation of contemporary poetry and to help you create your own poetry.
Course Materials
All reading materials are provided through links and files, so no additional books are required.
This course will refer to sites such as:
The Academy of American Poets Website: http://www.poets.org/
Modern American Poetry: http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps
Various links in the "Netlinks" section of the class
Grading Policy
All poetry assignments will be graded as a pass/fail. Completion of the assignment is a passing grade.
Class Schedule
Class #1
What is Poetry? Why should we study it?
Class #2
Imagery in Poetry
Class #3
Concrete Words and Figurative Language
Class #4
Rhythm, Meter, and Rhyme
Class #5
Avoiding Sentimentality
Class #6
Surreal and Sound-based poetry
Class #7
Innovative poetry
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