Introductory Poetry

Practice in the original composition of poetry supplemented by the reading and analysis of standard works. Criticism by practicing writers and talented peers encourages the student’s growth as both creator and reader of literature. This class is open to beginning and intermediate students by application.

Application required

SPECIAL TOPICS

Section C02 taught by Paul Muldoon will focus on “The Sonnet.”

ADDITIONAL NOTES

For First-Years

In addition to holding 3 seats for first-years in most introductory workshops, this fall we are also offering one first-years only section of Introductory Poetry. Only first-years will be permitted to enroll in the following section. Join us!

Introductory Poetry: CWR 201, Section C03 – Tuesdays, 1:30-3:20 PM – Professor Rowan Ricardo Phillips

For All Students

The following section of Introductory Poetry is now only open to first-years:
Introductory Poetry: CWR 201, Section C03 – Tuesdays, 1:30-3:20 PM – Professor Rowan Ricardo Phillips

The following section of Introductory Poetry is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors; 3 seats are no longer being held for first-years:
Introductory Poetry: CWR 201, Section C05 – Tuesdays, 1:30-3:20 PM – Professor Jenny Xie

Faculty

Jenny Xie

Lecturer in Creative Writing

Class of '08

Tracy K. Smith

Former Roger S. Berlind '52 Professor of the Humanities and Professor of Creative Writing

Sections

C01 - Susan Wheeler

Wednesdays, 1:30-3:50 PM

C02 - Paul Muldoon

Tuesdays, 2:30 - 4:20 PM

C03 - Rowan Ricardo Phillips

Tuesdays, 1:30-3:20 PM

C04 - Michael Dickman

Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:50 AM

C05 - Jenny Xie

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:20 PM

C06 - Jim Richardson

Mondays, 1:30 - 4:20 PM

C07 - Monica Youn

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:20 PM

C08 - Tracy K. Smith

Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:20 PM