Writing Poems
English · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Winter Only, Odd Year
Hard to catch. Runs in odd-numbered years only, next in 2027. Miss it and the following chance is 2029.
ENGL-3114 prerequisites
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Taking ENGL-3114 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly, and opens 2 once their own follow-ons are counted.
- THFM-2701Playwriting I
Where ENGL-3114 counts
Counts toward 1 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
- ENGL 4-YEAR BA IN ENGLISH WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN CREATIVE WRITING
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Description
This course is designed for students who wish to concentrate on the craft of writing poetry. Topics include metre, rhythm, lineation, imagery and various elements of poetic language.
Requisite courses
6 credit hours of First-year English, including ENGL-1001(6) or ENGL-1000(3) and permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)]; and ENGL-2102(3) [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Instructor Permission Required.
Note
This course may be used to meet the pre-requisite for ENGL 4116.3/6.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.