The workload for this class was reasonable: we got to read a variety of poetry while keeping a reading journal. There were also a few other assignments such as short papers, long papers (6pgs) and group presentations that were fairly easy. My only complaint would be that there was not much direction for the shorter papers, and even the prompts for the longer papers were a little vague. However, Mr. Matthew was always very helpful in his feedback and also quickly responded to any emails. The small size of the class and the welcoming environment made it very easy to contribute to class discussion. Overall, this is a great option for your second writing requirement.