ENGL 812 - Poetry Writing and Experiment

    Recent Professors
    Judith J. Rae
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    0
    Spring 2025 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Designed for older adults interested in exploring the writing of poetry. Exercises and experiments with language in writing poetry. Uses primarily American poets (from Walt Whitman to Susan Howe and from George Oppen to Emily Dickinson) to determine how writers use image, form, sound and rhythm effectively. Develops a language with which to speak about the craft of poetry. May be repeated. (noncredit)
    Usually Held
    Wed 1:00pm–2:50pm