Writing Poetry

4 credits

Study and practice of poetry as artistic and communal expression. Techniques of composition (traditional forms, avant garde techniques, dramatic monologue, performance poetry, and new genre) studied through written and spoken examples of poetry. Students are required to attend at least three New Writing Series readings during the quarter. Prerequisites: CAT 2 and 3 or CCE 1 and 2 or DOC 2 and 3 or HUM 1 and 2 or MCWP 40 and 50 or MMW 12 and 13 or WARR 11A-B or WCWP 10A-B or SYN 1 and 2.