English 356 - Creative Writing Poetry

A seminar in writing poetry for students who demonstrate familiarity with the basics of imagery, rhythm, and form. Students write regularly, read and criticize one another's writing, read in contemporary poetry.

Open to English majors only. Pre Req: ENGLISH 354 w/B Interested students should send a portfolio of 3 poems to Mary Coty's email (mcoty@english.umass.edu) by November 20th . Please include a brief personal statement discussing your reading preferences. Please include contact information. Submission deadline is November 20th. Registration after this date is possible, but priority will be given to students who meet the November 20th deadline. Students will be notified of their status by December 15th. Registration by department permission only.