Instructor: Irene Cooper

Biography: Irene Cooper is the author of Committal, poet-friendly spy-fy about family (V.A. Press) & spare change (FLP), finalist for the Stafford/Hall Award for poetry. She co-edited Placed: An Encyclopedia of Central Oregon. Writings appear in Denver Quarterly, The Feminist Wire, The Manifest-Station, Phoebe, The Rumpus, Streetcake, Witness, and elsewhere. Irene co-founded Blank Pages Workshops and The Forge, an online writing intensive, and supports AIC-directed creative writing opportunities at a regional prison.

Classes by this instructor

ENG 106Z: Introduction to Poetry

The study of poetry invites us to delve into the biggest questions about life and culture alongside the seemingly smallest issues of words and sounds. English 106Z provides opportunities for the appreciation of poetry, including deeper awareness of craft and insight into how reading poetry can lead to self-enrichment. Students read a variety of types of poetry and poetic forms, from diverse perspectives and eras, and develop their skills in discussion, literary analysis, and critical thinking.
September 24, 2024 to December 3, 2024 | 3:15pm-5:05pm | Redmond