Writing Poetry

• • Introduction
  • Poetry and Poetics
  • Forms
  • Structure
  • Tropes
  • Devices
  • Persona and voice
  • Critical and creative analysis
  • Poetry and imagination
  • The poetry workshop
  • Reflexive practice
  • Performing poetry

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

An intermediate subject on the theory and practice of writing poetry. An appreciation of language through textual consideration and the practice of creative writing, including drafting and editing.

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• Poem 1 and Reflection (20%)
• Poem 2 and Reflection (35%)
• Poem 3 and Reflection (45%)

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