College of
Southern
Idaho

 
ENGL 204 Introduction to Poetry

David West
Professor, English 
Office: Shields 111E
Phone: 208-732-6818
Email: dwest@csi.edu
   
 

Course Description

ENGL 204                                                          3 cr hrs

Introduction to Poetry                                        spring

This course concentrates on reading and analysis of contemporary and traditional poems.  Students will be introduced to the elements - rhythm, rhyme, imagery, metaphor - of poetry.  Students who are interested in form will benefit from this course, as well as those who like their verse “free”.   Prerequisites:  ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 or permission of the instructor.