English 310 For students wishing to develop potential in poetry writing. May be taken twice for credit. Appropriate requirements for students taking this course for graduate credit will be established by the instructor. B. Detailed Description of Content of Course I. Students create poetry assignments at the rate of approximately one every two weeks.
Emphasis is on developing skills in a variety of forms.
C. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course I. Students write poems and bring photocopies of their work to class. Manuscript preparation follows professional guidelines used in submission of material to magazine editors. A workshop format requires students to read their work to their classmates for comment, criticism, and commendation on how effectively the form chosen suits theme and subject. In addition, this workshop format requires students to be active listeners and critics of their classmates' work. Students build on skills learned in English 310 as they offer and receive criticism in mature ways.