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Approaching the Poem: An Advanced Poetry Workshop

Taught by Stephen Dunn & Peter E. Murphy
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Pomona, NJ

Tuesday evenings, 6 - 9:50 pm, Jan. 17 - Apr. 24, 2012 - Filled
(No class on March 13 & 27)

Undergraduate - LITT 4354 - 091 - 4 credits
(With a few seats open for non-matriculating writers)

Interested in taking this intensive poetry workshop taught by Stephen Dunn and myself? Stephen will be in class several times during the semester and  will respond to all your drafts by email.

An intensive workshop for the serious writer of demonstrated skill who will be asked to respond to weekly writing assignments and to regard revision as a semester-long project. Emphasis will be placed on different approaches to generating new work, as well as on revision techniques. Admission will be determined by the quality of writing samples and interest in creative writing pedagogy.

Application process
To apply, email the following in a Word .doc (or .docx) to Peter at peter@murphywriting.com.
    ●  3-5 poems
    ●  a few paragraphs detailing your relationship to poetry listing relevant course work, writing experiences, poets you admire, etc
    ●  Admission is on a rolling basis and is first-come, first served. Apply early to secure your seat.

Fees
    ●  Tuition is free for seniors 65+. Just pay fees.
    ●  Tuition & fees approximately $1,450 for 4 credits
    ●  If selected, you will have to obtain a student Z-number from the Registrar's office, then register as either a non-matriculated undergraduate or auditor. Tuition & fees can be found here.


Questions? Contact Peter at peter@murphywriting.com.