76-365 Beginning Poetry Workshop

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

In this workshop, we'll explore the building blocks of poetry, as participants develop their eye and ear as poetry readers, and practice different poetic techniques in their writing. Students will read the work of contemporary poets, attend poetry readings, respond to writing prompts, and read and respond to each other's work. Through our reading, discussions, and creative exercises, we'll examine the role of line, line break, shape, sound, silence, rhythm and form in poetry, with an eye toward how craft choices communicate on the page and how they reflect the world of the poet.

Prerequisites: (76-102 or 76-101 or 76-106 or 76-107 or 76-108) and 76-265 (min B)

Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025

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