CRWR 242H Creative Writing: Poetry-Honors

This is a course in writing poetry. The course will help students: Learn the elements of poetry and read poems by well-known poets. Develop ability in poetic composition. Read and write poems effectively. Receive constructive criticism of their writing. Learn to be balanced and confident in their critical evaluations of their peers and gain a better understanding of themselves and others as writers. This honors class delves deeper into course topics and requires a high level of student motivation; the pace may be faster than non-honors courses. See the Honors Program website for information. Students cannot receive credit for both CRWR 242 and CRWR 242H.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

CRWR 242

Prerequisite

WR 121Z with a grade or C- or better OR waiver based on instructor's evaluation of student writing

General Education Requirements

Arts and Letters

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Know how to write their own poetry, and have a portfolio of 5-10 revised, original poems
2. Know how to draft, read critically, and revise their poetry
3. Know how to recognize and utilize a variety of elements of poetry, including sound, rhythm, tone, and figures of speech
4. Have received critiques of their poetry from the instructor and their classmates
5. Learn to read effectively and to help edit the poetry of their classmates
6. Have been introduced to a wide variety of published poetry, including a variety of themes, forms, and styles
7. Learn to use and evaluate traditional and non-traditional forms