English 304 - Verse Writing II

Spring
2016
01
4.00
Robert Shaw
W 01:15PM-04:05PM
Mount Holyoke College
95150
Shattuck Hall 107
rshaw@mtholyoke.edu
In this workshop students will generate new poems, working in both free verse and traditional forms. Emphasis will be given to honing elements of craft, to developing one's 'voice,' and to the all-important process of revision. Readings will include books by contemporary poets, with workshops devoted to critiquing student work and discussing the poems of established writers.
This course is open to Juniors and Seniors.; Prereq: English 204 and 4 additional credits from English above 101.
meets English department seminar requirement
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.