English 290P - Spring, 2011

Seminar in Creative Writing of Poetry

Class Information

Instructor: Wenderoth, Joe
Time: T 12:10-3:00
Location: 308 Voorhies

Description

In this seminar, we will use a workshop format to foment the writing of poetry. At the same time, we will work to develop a productive way of discussing the poetry-writing process—its potentials and its inherent difficulties. In order to facilitate our discussion, we will read, both secretly and publicly, poems from different contexts.

Grading

Fifty percent of the grade will be based upon the quality of the creative work and the demonstrated improvement of the work as the course progresses. Twenty-five percent of the grade will be based upon attendance and participation. Twenty-five percent will be based upon assignments having to do with outside reading and reading the work of classmates.