UTPS 500 Poetry: A Place for the Poem - An Introduction to Poetry for Teachers

Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
500 level graduate course

Poetry is a living art that brings expression, imagery, sound, rhythm and meaning together. This course is designed for K-8 teachers who want to develop lessons that show how poetry enhances literacy, supported by the digital archives of the Library of Congress. This course approaches poetry from the writer’s point of view and brings a new level of engagement for teachers to share with their students. With readings, exercises, writing assignments and discussion, participants explore the basics of how poems are made and have the opportunity to write poems themselves. Teachers look closely at choices made in particular poems: sound elements, line possibilities, formal options, image patterns and metaphor. Explore a number of contemporary poems that are short, clear and full of the world, using the text Poetry 180, by Billy Collins.

Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course may not be audited.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.