WRIT 4430 - Poetry Writing (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
A creative writing workshop in which students review and practice the fundamentals of poetry writing, such as use of imagery, figurative language, and sound effects; and also learn and practice more complex aspects of poetry writing, such as writing in specific forms and genres. Students read and discuss poetry by established poets, evaluate the work of their peers, and produce a portfolio of instructor-assigned and self-generated poems.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in WRIT 3130 or permission ofinstructor.