ENG 106Z Introduction to Poetry
The study of poetry invites us to delve into the biggest questions about life and culture alongside the seemingly smallest issues of words and sounds. ENG 106Z provides opportunities for the appreciation of poetry, including deeper awareness of craft and insight into how reading poetry can lead to self-enrichment. Students read a variety of types of poetry and poetic forms, from diverse perspectives and eras, and develop their skills in discussion, literary analysis, and critical thinking. Recommended: College level reading and writing skills (WR 121Z) are strongly recommended for success in this course.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AGS Humanities/Arts, AS Liberal Arts Core 2, AAOT Arts & Letters, AS Literature & the Arts
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Articulate how culture and context shape literary texts and how literature contributes to understandings of ourselves and the world. Identify how literary devices and various formal elements contribute meaning to a text. Build interpretations based on relevant evidence.