Making Of A Poem : Norton Anthology Of Poetic Forms
The Poetry Home Repair Manual, Kooser
This course focuses on techniques used in the writing of contemporary poetry. It provides students with an understanding of technical aspects of writing in several poetic forms, and approaches poetry from a variety of perspectives such as history, aesthetics, and print and digital cultures. The purpose of the course is to develop an enhanced understanding of poetry while promoting the student's ability to write insightful poems. Students will have opportunity to develop skills and knowledge applicable to a range of publishing outcomes and will be provided with a supportive environment for producing a folio of original work reflecting their development during the semester.
