Course Syllabus

This poetry course is created for the lover of poetry who wants to learn how to appreciate the art even more. It is also for student poets who want to improve their craft.  This course is thorough in teaching all students everything they need to know about reading, interpreting, and writing poetry. This course is a must-take for any budding poet out there who wants to hone their skills and learn to write high quality, great poetry that others will appreciate. 

Through various assignments and essays, each student will learn to do the following:

• Determine and understand the meanings of poems.
• Recognize and utilize the devices used in writing poetry.
• Understand the theory and history of poetry to strengthen their skills and appreciation.
• Write different types of poetry.
• Become a skilled, knowledgeable poet or lover of the art. 
• Identify different types of poetry.
• Create a chapbook suitable for publication.
• And much more.