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ENGL 230The Pleasure of Poetry

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
English

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course is an introduction to the enjoyment of poetry: what we like about it, what makes it fun, and how we can enjoy it more. Students will have an opportunity to expand their understanding of poetry. A range of poems will be sampled, and students will have opportunities to share poems that they like.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Reviewed on UW Flow

100% liked it100% easy75% useful

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  • love the class. very laid-back and easy. almost a breather course compared to my other courses. we have bi-weekly discussions, one or two essays (not very long), and a choice of presentation or creative project. definitely would take if you want an easy A, and if you're a poetry enjoyer.

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