English 205 - Beginning Poetry Writing
Beginning Poetry Writing
Fall
2025
01
4.00
Arda Collins
TH 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM
Smith College
ENG-205-01-202601
Neilson 209
acollins@smith.edu
This workshop offers students a foundation in the fundamentals of poetic form through close reading of poetry from a variety of time periods and poetic traditions. It is intended for anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of poetry. Students write their own poems and share their work with the class. Through exploration of the form of poetry, students understand the ways in which formal choices create the ineffable effects of art. Students expand their abilities as writers and as readers, and develop a writing process. Assignments are comprised of reading responses, written discussion questions and comments, and poetry exercises. Enrollment limited to 15.