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#LI-03-11 Poetry: How to Read a Poem

  • Categories Literature
  • Duration 18h
  • Total Enrolled 11
  • Last Update December 19, 2020

About Course

University of York

Description

Dive into the wonderful world of poetry and learn how to analyse a poem

Humans have communicated their thoughts, ideas, and feelings through poetry throughout history. At its best, it tells us new truths about the human experience. However, it’s often presented as hard to understand without expert knowledge.

On this course, you’ll build your confidence in reading and enjoying poetry.

Whether you’re a poetry fanatic or you’re eager to learn, you’ll learn tools for approaching the study of poetry, ways to express your appreciation of poetry, and ways to find new riches in your favourite poems.

This course will also give you guidance on developing your own poetic voice when writing verse.

 

Who will you learn with?

Alexandra Kingston-Reese

I am a Lecturer in Contemporary Literature in the Department of English and Related Literature at York, and a widely published critic on contemporary writing and visual culture.

 

 

Helen Smith

I’m Head of the Department of English and Related Literature at the University of York, and a Professor of Renaissance Literature. I’m fascinated by all aspects of the study of literature.

 

 

Flora Sagers

I curate the University of York’s ‘How to Read a Poem’ course, and am a PhD student in the Department of English at York. I research the politics of genre in contemporary literature.

 

 

 

Who developed the course?

University of York

The University of York combines the pursuit of academic excellence with a culture of inclusion, which encourages everyone – from a variety of backgrounds – to achieve their best.

What Will I Learn?

  • Identify different poetic forms, techniques and genres
  • Debate how poems create their effects, and describe how a given poem works in a way that is effective, accessible and compelling
  • Engage with some key critical and theoretical arguments about poetry, intertextuality and literature
  • Reflect on the social and cultural dynamics that inform poems and inspire and influence poets
  • Develop an understanding of the place of contemporary poetry in a long poetic tradition
  • Apply these insights to improve and develop your own critical and creative writing, if you wish to do so

Topics for this course

15 Lessons18h

Favourite poems?

In this activity there's a chance to learn about some of our favourite poems, and to share some of your own. What intrigues us about these poems? What puzzles us?
HOW TO READ – AND ENJOY – A POEM – VAHNI CAPILDEO VIDEO (03:01)00:03:01
MEANING IN POETRY – DOES IT MATTER? DISCUSSION
EMERITUS PROFESSOR DEREK ATTRIDGE ON HIS FAVOURITE POEM VIDEO (03:34)00:03:34
DR SHAZIA JAGOT ON HER FAVOURITE POEM VIDEO (03:21)00:03:21
YOUR FAVOURITE POEM DISCUSSION

Poetic tradition?

In this activity we'll think about the history of poetic tradition. We'll explore how poets have engaged with, adapted, and subverted different traditions.

Closing thoughts?

Summing up what we have covered this week, and suggesting ways to take your thinking further.

Student Feedback

4.8

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I love poetry, have done since childhood - thanks, Dad. Introduced to some wonderful new work, hotly defended my own views, all good humoured and well guided by York. One of the great FL courses of all time.

A very well constructed course with a wide range of material which stimulated a more thoughtful appreciation and understanding of what is involved in poetry.

This was much better than I expected for a free online course. Excellent study materials, with well-informed and inspiring input from the tutors. It strikes a good balance between accessibility and being more challenging.

Do take this course. It is not boring (which is what I initially thought the course experience would be), but actually very well organised, educative and interesting.

$39

Material Includes

  • Official Certificate

Target Audience

  • This course is designed for poetry and literature lovers everywhere and anyone who wants to develop and expand their writing skills.
  • It is suitable for keen poetry readers as well as those just getting started on their journey.
  • The course will be especially useful for A-level (and equivalent) students who want to know what it’s like to study English at a university level.