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ENGL 256G

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Modern Poetry

School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (School) Undergraduate

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Modern Poetry

Description

A survey of modern American poetry beginning with Walt Whitman and up to contemporary poets. The course emphasizes understanding of primary literary texts in their socio-historical, political and cultural contexts. The craft and technique of poetry writing will be explored. Prereq. - ENGL 151. Core: D, AH, WI. Also available through Online Learning.

3

Repeatable for Additional Credit

No

Prerequisites and Corerequisites

Prerequisite: ENGL151

General Education Foundational Course Categories: Intellectual & Practical Skills

Arts & Humanities (AH), Diversity and Global Awareness (D)

General Education Foundational Course Categories: Knowledge of Arts, Cultures and the Natural World

Writing Intensive (WI)

This course is an approved AA/AS elective

Yes

This course is an approved AAS elective

Yes

Honors Section Available

No