ENGL 206 - Foundations in Poetry

Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: GE-3A
Introduction to poetry writing of various types with emphasis on foundational craft techniques. May be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 8 units.

Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-3A - Arts and Humanities (Arts)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate in their writing of original poems a foundational understanding of a range of styles and approaches in verse writing.
Analyze what different craft choices mean, how they work, and why by reading a range of texts and writing our own.
Write poems that starts in the unconscious and are realized through intentional revision.
Contribute to contemporary workshop models and understand the strengths of each.
Conduct research relevant to publishing and submit their original work for publication during this semester.

GE-3A. Arts Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the impact of the arts on their life.
Examine the cultural and/or historical context(s) of the arts.
Describe the ways that diverse identities influence the creation and experience of art.
Identify the role of art in diverse settings.