This course introduces students to the art, craft, and history of poetry in English. Studying the building blocks of poetry, such as imagery, metre, figurative language, tone, and form, students will learn how to read, analyze, and write about poetry with confidence. Students will learn to appreciate how poetry in English has evolved over time. Students will also explore different theoretical approaches to poetry, examine its unique values and qualities, learn how to craft their own original verse, and discuss how poetry relates to daily life.
By the end of this course, students who actively engage in class should be able to:
- Identify and analyse key poetic elements (e.g. metre, metaphor, rhythm).
- Perform close readings of a variety of poems.
- Situate poems within historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts.
- Write critically, reflectively, and creatively through analytical essays, personal reflections, and creative writing exercises.
The course consists of three contact hours per week, divided into a two-hour lecture and a one-hour tutorial.
- Poetry Analysis Exam 1 (25%)
- Poetry Analysis Exam 1 (25%)
- Tutorial Responses (20%)
- Reflections (10%)
- Weekly Quizzes (10%)
- Active Participation (10%)
Course materials will be made available via course Moodle page.
Course details are subject to changes.