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English 360-001
The Art of Poetry: Form and Interpretation

Instr: Kalter, Barrett
Office: CRT 595; 229-4500
e-mail: bkalter@uwm.edu
Office hours:
Course Information: M&W; 2:00-3:15pm; AUP 189

Course Description

An introduction to the elements of lyric poetry (figurative language, meter, rhyme, etc.) and the major verse forms (sonnet, ode, ballad, etc.) and modes (elegy, pastoral, satire, etc.). Regular attendance and active participation expected. More than three unexcused absences will result in automatic failure. Weekly quizzes and homework assignments; class presentations; four 5-6pp papers; no exams.