Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 45.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2017
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Creative Writing
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20170905_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This is a Niagara College course that is offered through Sheridan FCAPS. Students who register for the course through Sheridan will receive credit from Sheridan College only. Access to the course materials will be through OntarioLearn.com.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Poetry is the undercurrent of the language. It is the pulse that makes writing dynamic. Poetry Writing provides the skills necessary for better writing and for the creation, development, and marketing of publishable poems.

Program Context

Creative Writing	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
N/A

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	N/A

	Learning Outcomes: To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:
	Explain and apply poetic structure and technique. Demonstrate an understanding of poetic devices Write and edit poetry Apply a business model for self-marketing poetry.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: ONLINE

	Five Written Assignments(Poetry Units) 10% ea.	50.0%
	Collection of Poetry Summative Written Assignment	15.0%
	Business Writing - Summative Written Assignment	15.0%
	Digital Portfolio - Summative Written/Course Assignment	20.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

N/A

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):

	Type	Description
Optional	Other	On-Line notes Dictionary Thesaurus Rhyming Dictionary

Applicable student group(s): All
Course Details:

1.

Recognize poetic technique with respect to styles, structure, language and genre.
Identify positive influences that contribute toward instinctive and inspired writing.
Investigate various techniques and structures that form the foundation for writing prose.

2.

Employ poetic devices naturally in original compositions
Provide written support for the foundation of poetry as a writing genre.
Imitate techniques and structure of classic poetry to form a foundation for a new and original writing voice

3.

Illustrate the skill of writing and editing prose directed at specific subjects and target audiences
Create and maintain a collection of poetic writings under a variety of specific themes, motifs, and cultural vantage points

4.

Identify different markets for poetry publication.
Recommend a marketing plan to sell the compiled poetry collection to a publisher
Write an acceptable query letter and covering letter.
Approach print-based media editors (magazines and collections of verse) for publication.

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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