ENGL 231 - Introduction to Modern Poetry

(HUMD, GEIR, GEEL, GCP)

A survey of poetry from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century that characterizes the Modernist style. Representative texts are studied in their literary, historical, and socio-political contexts. Students read, analyze, and respond critically to texts in class discussions, examinations, and essays. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A or consent of department. Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly EN 231.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Identify the evolving characteristics of the modern poetry’s literary traditions, authors, and themes from the mid-18th century to the contemporary period.
Apply various literary terms to discuss, interpret, and analyze representative texts.
Respond to, explicate, analyze, and evaluate literary texts.
Express well supported opinions of texts and use a style appropriate for academic discourse using formal writing of three pages or more.
Understand and apply the political, socio-cultural or historical contexts of modern poetry from the mid-18th century to the contemporary period.
Synthesize connections between individual texts and a variety of literary interpretations, including secondary critical texts.
Cite sources in essays using standard documentation procedures.
Utilize technology in assignments.

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