ENG-2070 - Introduction to Poetry (3)

Prerequisite: ENG 1020

Students in this course survey the development of American and English poetry with emphasis on the relationship between poems and the cultures from which they emerged. Students learn about and use critical literary theory to discuss and write about literature. Students will learn about and demonstrate their awareness of the historical, cultural, social and philosophical influences that shaped and were, at times, shaped by the English language poets. Students demonstrate this knowledge and understanding through a variety of activities and assessments.