Evaluation Criteria

1. demonstrate the correct use of poetic vocabulary,
2. use that vocabulary to analyze poetic works,
3. communicate that analysis in writing and speaking.

Assessment

• Two Exegesis Papers
• Each  paper is worth 15% of your grade. The paper should be a 3-5 pages explication of a single poem and must show an understanding of and correct application of poetic terms, must cite specific lines as examples or support. You will send your paper to me (gsmith@clark.edu)as a file attachment either as an .rtf or .txt file. Do not use the file transfer area under student tools to send any papers or journals
• Mid-Term Vocabulary Exam
• The mid-term will be a one hour long, worth 20%. Once the test is complete, you will receive your score immediately for the multiple choice sections.
• On-Line Class Discussion:
• During each week I will check the transcripts of our discussion list to see if students are participating in the class dialogue, worth 20%.
• Poetry Notes:
• These are worth 10% of your grade. Use the Poetry Notes to help generate ideas for your papers (gsmith@clark.edu).

        Final Vocabulary Exam

• The same procedure applies for the final exam worth 20% of your grade.