A workshop that gives students the opportunity to sharpen their skills as poets and exposes them to a wide range of contemporary poetry. Prerequisite: ENG 149.
| Distribution Area | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 149 | 1 course |
Spring Semester information
Eugene Gloria311A: Poetry Writing Workshop: The Art of Obsession
Many great literary works were inspired by writers' obsessions. In discussing her craft, Susan Sontag said: "You have to be obsessed. It's not something you'd want to be--it's rather something you couldn't help but be." In our poetry writing workshop, we will harness our obsessions as a catalyst to write new poems. What are subjects that constantly occupy your attention? This could be mild infatuations to full blown obsessions. In order to lend depth to our writing, we will read closely the works of three contemporary poets, and from our readings, examine their subjects, writing styles, and how they carefully select their words to express complicated emotions.