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ENGL1022

Introduction to poetry

School of English

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Course summary

Mixed

ENGL1022 — Introduction to Poetry offers a comprehensive introduction to the craft of poetry through diverse readings and analytical tools. Students find it engaging but note a heavy workload with weekly assignments and quizzes. The course is good for those interested in delving into poetry analysis, though some find it boring.

Grading

Grading appears balanced; not explicitly mentioned as generous or harsh, but the course has a mix of written and in-class assessments which can be challenging to excel in without effort.

Workload

Moderate to high workload with weekly poems, readings, quizzes, essays, and in-class exams. Students spend around 3-5 hours per week on assignments and readings.

Assessments

Assessment includes weekly poetry analysis, literary reading, repeatable quizzes, creative writing projects, mid/final in-class essays.

Teaching

Teaching is generally positive with clear explanations from Prof Tara Lee and TA Vaishali. Some find the course engaging while others feel it's boring due to the content.

Tips

Engage actively with the material; attending lectures regularly can help as some students found attendance dropped in later sessions.

engaging lecturesheavy workloaddiverse readings

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