ENGL2131

Studies in Poetry

In this class, students will learn to analyze poetry across a wide range of genres, styles, and historical periods. Studies in Poetry will also develop students' critical writing skills, preparing them for upper-division English courses.Course Objectives:To be introduced to and learn to interpret a variety of poetic forms and techniquesTo learn to analyze poems with reference to the social contexts historical, geographic, and otherwise in which they have been composed and transmittedTo continue to hone students abilities in close reading, writing about literature, and oral discussion in the classroom

Course overview

Department
English
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.19 / 5

Based on 407 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Eric B Weiskott · Stokes Hall 121N MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Allison C Adair · Stokes Hall 117N MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Suzanne M Matson · Stokes Hall 117N TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered