LIT 2203 Poetry, Peace and Social Justice

Students will examine issues relevant to peace and social injustice by critically analyzing the thematic development and concerns of poems dealing with these issues. Student will examine how the use of poetic technique and form helps convey the poet’s thematic concerns. Through an analysis of selected poems, students will consider the causes of war and social injustice as well as the alternatives. Emphasis will be on poems that reflect culturally diverse perspectives. Students will be expected to demonstrate competency in writing and research by producing work which is not only grammatically and mechanically correct but which displays effective sentence structure and organization, precise diction, appropriate use of research materials, and proper MLA documentation. This course satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirement. A grade of "C" or higher must be attained. This course is 3 credit hours.

Credits

3 cr.

Prerequisite

ENC 1101 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher).