Class information
ENG106 Intro to Literature (Poetry)
- CRN: 20747
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online, Available 24/7
From April 1 through June 15, 2024, Alison M Apotheker
- Online, Available 24/7
Class materials
Textbooks
No textbooks required
Open educational resources (OER)
The following free or inexpensive materials are used for this class:
Details about this class
Welcome to ENG 106 Introduction to Literature: POETRY. This online class introduces you to a banquet of diverse poets from the past and present. They are at the table, waiting for you to join! Here's how poet Mark Strand might describe this scene: "Ink runs from the corners of my mouth./There is no happiness like mine./I have been eating poetry."
In short, poetry nourishes our emotional lives and broadens our understanding of the world. In addition to metaphor (like the one Strand uses above), you'll learn about the poetic elements that combine to create such poems.
In this class, you'll read poems, watch videos of poets reading their poems and listen to a terrific podcast called "Poetry For All." Along the way, you'll be provided weekly opportunities to develop your close reading skills, hone your analytic thinking, and grow a deep(er) appreciation for this genre. Click here for the ENG 106 Syllabus for Fall 23.
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Alison Apotheker
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Technology
The technical requirements for online courses include:
- Technology Requirements for taking an online course at PCC
- A recommended Internet Browser installed
- Firefox, Chrome, or Safari browser
- Ability to use Google Drive and Google Docs
- You must be able to save files as .doc, .docx, .rtf, or .pdf format. Here’s a great video on “Google docs for Beginners.” Also these instructions from PCC on how to upload Google docs to Assignments.
- Webcam and/or microphone for meetings and online appointments
- Access to a printer. Click here to find free printing through PCC.
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.
Online & Remote Teaching Technical Requirements
Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.
Online Prerequisite | Start Guide for Online Learning
Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide for online learning. The start guide will help you decide if online classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be eligible to register for online classes.
The Start Guide is not required for Remote classes but strongly recommended.