LIT1406 Poetry

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course offers an in-depth exploration of poetry, delving into its historical development, forms, techniques, and thematic elements.

It aims to deepen students’ understanding and appreciation of poetry while honing their analytical skills and fostering a critical engagement with poetic texts.

Key Points

  1. Historical Development of Poetry: Examination of key poetic movements and their influence on literature. Understanding how historical contexts shape poetic themes and styles.
  2. Elements and Techniques of Poetry: Analysis of meter, rhyme, imagery, symbolism, and other poetic devices. Exploration of how these elements contribute to a poem’s meaning and impact.
  3. Poetic Forms and Structures: Study of various poetic forms, including sonnets, haikus, free verse, villanelles, and odes. Understanding the conventions and characteristics of each form.
  4. Analyzing Tone and Mood in Poetry: Examination of how poets use tone and mood to convey attitudes and evoke emotions. Techniques for identifying and interpreting these elements in poems.
  5. Use of Figurative Language: Detailed study of metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech. Understanding their role in enhancing the depth and richness of poetic expression.
  6. Contemporary Trends in Poetry: Exploration of modern and postmodern poetic practices. Analysis of current themes and innovations in contemporary poetry.

Core Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the Historical Development of Poetry: Recognize key periods and movements in the history of poetry. Understand the influence of historical contexts on poetic forms and themes.
  • Analyze Elements and Techniques in Poetry: Identify and analyze the use of meter, rhyme, imagery, and symbolism. Understand how these elements contribute to the overall meaning and impact of a poem.
  • Evaluate Different Poetic Forms and Structures: Understand the characteristics and conventions of various poetic forms. Analyze how form and structure shape a poem’s meaning and aesthetic qualities.
  • Interpret Tone and Mood in Poetry: Identify the tone and mood in different poems. Understand how these elements influence the reader’s experience and interpretation.
  • Utilize Figurative Language in Poetry: Recognize and interpret the use of metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech. Understand how figurative language enhances poetic expression.
  • Engage with Contemporary Poetry: Explore and analyze current trends and themes in contemporary poetry. Appreciate the diversity and innovation in modern poetic practices.

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“Based upon your CLC award, physical classroom attendance is not required; however, you will be required to successfully pass a final exam for each course.”

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