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ENG 203 - Introduction to Poetry

By reading, discussing, and writing about poetry, students will encounter a wide range of poetic forms; learn the terminology that identifies elements of poetry (meter, rhyme, imagery, etc.); recognize their own roles as readers in experiencing the meaning of poems; research how poets' lives and diverse cultural surroundings influence and are revealed in their poetry; and explore various approaches to literary criticism.

Prerequisite: ACT standard score in English of 20 or above; suitable scores on the current English placement test or grade of "C" or higher in ELA 099.

3 Semester hour(s)

IAI: H3 903

3 lec/week