ENGL 2265 – Intermediate Creative Writing, Poetry 2: Poetic Precedents

(3 credits – TG) 4 hours lecture

Building on English 2264, this course blends creative writing with writerly readings and analysis of a selection of poetic precedents chosen for their historical or literary value. Student will be encouraged to explore a range of styles, as well as experiment, play with, write and re-write their own work in light of critiques by fellow students, the instructor and implicit examples found in literature.

Prerequisite: English 1117 with a grade of B or better or consent of department.