ENGL 141 : Poetry Across Cultures

Explore a cross-cultural genre. Study the choices of style and genre that offer specific creative and interpretative possibilities to the poet, from the ritual chants to the epic, from the African praise song to the sonnet. Understand the essential nature of poetry, the conventions governing a variety of verse forms, as well as the vocabulary necessary to write about poetry with precision and critical acumen.

Prerequisites/Permissions

Restricted/Reserved for English Majors or Minors. Prerequisite: ENGL 104 with grade ofC or higher. Satisfies the period/cross-cultural genre course requirement for English majors, satisfies an English Major/Minor elective.

Essential Learning Outcomes

Attributes

COAS-Critical Thinking Course
COAS-Global Experience Requirement or Diversity Learning Course

Overview

Program

English

Credits

3