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PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Effective Term: Fall 2012

WRT 205 Introduction to Poetry Writing

Credit Hours: 3.00 Lecture Periods: 3.00 Lab Periods:

Description:
Writing contemporary poetry. Includes poetry writing techniques, evaluation and critical response to
poems, and original writing.

Prerequisite(s): WRT 102 or 108 with a C or better.

Gen Ed: Meets AGEC – FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe purpose, function, and effects of poetry writing techniques
2. Evaluate and critically respond to poetry.
3. Apply poetry writing techniques to original writing.

Outline:
I.Poetry Writing Techniques
A. Devices of sound
B. Imagery and metaphor
C. Rhythm and the poetic line
D. Diction, tone, and voice
II. Evaluation and Critical Response to Poems
A. Defining elements of a poem
B. Applying poetic terms to analysis
C. Critiquing others’ writing
D. Crafting essays on works of professional poets
III. Original Writing
A. Brainstorming and generating ideas
B. Writing poems in various formats
C. Writing of at least eight original poems
D. Editing and revising