English 295 - Colloquium: Advanced Poetry Writing

Taught by the Grace Hazard Conkling Poet in Residence, this advanced poetry workshop is for students who have developed a passionate relationship with poetry and who have substantial experience in writing poems. Texts are based on the poets who are reading at Smith during the semester, and students gain expertise in reading, writing and critiquing poems. Strongly recommended: ENG 216 Intermediate Poetry Writing or the equivalent. Writing sample and permission of the instructor are required. Enrollment limited to 12.