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#LI-02-09 A-level Study Boost: Unseen Poetry and the Creative Process

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#LI-02-09 A-level Study Boost: Unseen Poetry and the Creative Process

  • Categories Literature
  • Duration 12h
  • Total Enrolled 4
  • Last Update November 2, 2020

About Course

University of Reading

Description

Improve your skills in analysis and creative writing

What do you do when you encounter a poem for the first time?

How can the process of writing poetry help you to enjoy and understand the written word in new ways?

On this course, you’ll explore strategies for close reading and creative writing using a poem called ‘Patagonia’ by Kate Clanchy as a case study.

You’ll explore the techniques that poets use and consider their impact on you as a reader.

By the end of the course, you’ll be inspired to read poetry in different ways, express yourself more effectively and you’ll have created an original poem of your own.

Who will you learn with?

Rebecca Bullard

Rebecca Bullard

I’m an Associate Professor of English Literature at the University of Reading in the UK. I’m looking forward to exploring poetry with you.

 

 

Who developed the course?

University of Reading

University of Reading

The University of Reading has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and enterprise.

What Will I Learn?

  • Describe how the creative writing process can lead to a better understanding of unseen poetry
  • Explain the techniques available to authors when writing poetry
  • Assess why poets use certain techniques in their writing and how this has an impact on meaning
  • Discuss the ways in which the creative writing process provides an outlet for creativity
  • Apply pattern, puzzle and shaping techniques to the interpretation and creation of poetry

Topics for this course

15 Lessons12h

Getting Started?

Welcome! Meet Dr Rebecca Bullard, your Lead Educator and find out what you'll be learning over the course to help you get the most out of poetry.
What does poetry mean to you?
Welcome to the course00:01:56
What is close reading?

A way in?

If a poem were a room, what kind of room would it be? Over the next few Steps you'll explore a way to get started with reading poetry.

Feelings?

Feelings can be emotional and physical, and both responses have an impact on your interpretation of poetry. Reflect on how poetry makes you feel, and where these feelings come from.

Patterns?

Identifying patterns in the shape or sound of a poem can impact us in unexpected ways. Discover how the tone of a poem can change when you start to notice patterns in poetry.

Puzzles?

Sometimes poems can feel like unsolvable puzzles. In this activity you'll discover methods you can use to unpick some of the more challenging aspects of understanding a poem.

Review and reflect?

This course you explored techniques to help you understand and find meaning in poetry.

Student Feedback

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JB

In this course, I was inspired by different ways to read poems, express myself more effectively, and create my own original poems.

MA

This Course is amazing! The Prof. Bullard is just 'Great'. Rebecca Bullard is best Prof. ever! I love this course and i love the professor Bullard.

SJ

I've always loved poetry and poetry, but I couldn't write it. This course led me to write my first poem. That's great.

DC

Taking this course has greatly improved my analytical and creative writing skills. Good.

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Material Includes

  • Official Certificate

Tags

Rebecca Bullard University of Reading

Target Audience

  • This course is designed for students studying A-level English literature, language, history, and drama, and those looking to study English at university. It will also be of interest to anyone looking to develop their critical thinking about poetry and improve their skills in analysis and writing.
  • This course will also be of interest to A-level teachers of the same subjects looking for teaching resources and ideas to use with their students in the classroom.