Traditional Poetic Forms

WRITING X 432.18E

Learn how to write poetry in traditional forms in this workshop that explores classic and contemporary approaches to form.

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What you can learn.

Get an overview of the most common and beloved poetic forms
Write work in traditional form based on prompts
Explore meter, rhyme, and other elements of repetition that comprise the rules of traditional forms
Read poetry and poetics to guide your creative expression

About this course:

Traditional poetic forms are among the oldest traditions in written language. While free verse has come to dominate our current era, poetic forms offer practical challenges to writing and revising poetry. Students will write in traditional forms from the past to examine their own contemporary experiences by learning to wrangle and tame meter, rhyme and other elements of repetition. Students will read and learn about poetry and poetics to guide their creative expression. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify, discuss and write poetry in traditional poetic forms.

Spring 2025 Schedule

April 2 - June 10

This section has no set meeting times.

Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Brian Sonia-Wallace

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Fee:

$720.00

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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.