Write Poetry with Great Poets (elective)

Class Description:  In this course, students will learn how to write various poetic forms: sonnet, epic, free verse, and others. Students will learn poetry techniques by reading and discussing various great poets: Homer, Virgil, Dante, Beowulf, Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton, Tennyson, and others. Students will hone their skills with weekly written poetry assignments. They will also complete two larger poetry projects each semester.