CRW 3311-0002 - Fall 2026 - Rapier

This course is for aspiring poets and critics. The course studies the elements of poetry with some practice in writing poetry. Students will be expected to: 1. Engage with published poetry, analyze the writers' use of style, form, metaphor, image, character, setting and narrative shape to assess how writers expand our understanding of human experience. 2. Write their own poetry, demonstrating attention to the artful use of language. 3. Demonstrate principles of editing, critiquing others' work in a constructive, professional manner.