Welcome to Poetry 101! In this mini course, you will learn about poetic form and poetic devices, explore sharing your writing in multimedia and learn to reimagine your writing through revision.
Learning Objectives
- Explore poetic form and poetic devices.
- Analyze and close read poetry.
- Engage in conversation on contemporary poetry.
- Draft your own original poetry.
Requirements
Coursework
As you progress through each lesson, make sure to press complete before moving on to the next. Complete at least 2 of the following mini-courses:
- Magical Realism
- Horror: Becoming an Architect of Terror
- Poetry 101
- Making Change: Leading from Where You Are
Mentorship
You are in one of the following pair types. You pair type is listed on your GWN Portal profile.
- Mentor/Mentee: Meet 2-3 times per month.
- Peer Mentee/Peer Mentee: Meet 2-3 times per month.
Engagement Types
Attend at least one community event a month. You can choose from events such as Community Studios, Career Chats, Friday Night Salons, and Community Conversations. Check the Events Page in your portal for information on upcoming live events.
Submissions
Submit at least one poem.
Engagement Dates
Attend at least one community event a month. You can choose from events such as Community Studios, Career Chats, Friday Night Salons, and Community Conversations. Check the Events Page in your portal for information on upcoming live events.
Asynchronous Coursework
As you progress through each lesson, make sure to press complete before moving on to the next. Complete at least 2 of the following mini-courses:
- Making Change: Leading from Where You Are
- Magical Realism
- Horror: Becoming an Architect of Terror
- Poetry 101
Submissions
You are required to submit one piece of any genre in order to successfully complete the Explore Tour Course. To meet the submission requirement for the Explore Tour Course, go to your Portal and select “Submissions”.
