ENGL 001A. Introduction to the writing of imaginative literature, with primary emphasis on the short story and poetry. A course in poetry writing involving the reading of poetry and comments of poetry and critics on poetry in modern and contemporary modes. Designed to foster students' exploration of the diversity of poetic styles in an age with no dominant school, and their awareness of the aesthetic, cultural, and personal resonances of conscious and unconscious artistic choices. Beginning Poetry Workshop. CRWT 056 or consent of instructor.
Students write poetry which is analyzed by the class.
Substantial original work and outside reading are required. Beginning Fiction Workshop. CRWT 056 or consent of instructor. Students discuss and analyze outside texts and original work from the class. Substantial original work is required.