Persona Poem

WRITING X 432.16E

Learn to write poems in "persona," or using an identity that is not your own, in this workshop that can open new ways of writing.

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Remote
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn how the use of persona, or "mask," can open up new possibilities for your poetry
  • Discover how writing in persona can allow you to address things in your writing you've always wanted to say
  • Take on the perspective of mythical figures, historical people, or even cartoon characters
  • Experiment with point of view and various lenses that can offer new opportunities

About this course:

The other voices could come from mythic figures or historical people, cartoon or pop culture figures, or invented characters. As in a dramatic monologue, the poet speaks for them. The poet also speaks through them. Persona, it means "mask." But behind the mask, the "character," is the true person. This class will explore how speaking through characters can open undiscovered possibilities for poets and, sometimes, surprisingly, put them in touch with areas they had not realized they wanted to address.  

Winter 2024 Schedule

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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Suzanne Lummis
395209
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jan 16, 2024
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. 

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 30, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Tue Jan 16, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 23, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 30, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 20, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 27, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 12, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 19, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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