What Is Poetry? An Introduction to Literary Analysis
Understand the basics of poetry analysis and learn key skills for studying English literature by exploring a variety of texts.
Duration
3 weeksWeekly study
3 hours
What Is Poetry? An Introduction to Literary Analysis
Explore, understand and critique poetry
What are the different ways you can understand a poem? How do different elements of a poem work together? What difference does context make to literature?
Get answers to these questions and more with this course introducing poetry analysis and literary analysis.
You will examine a variety of texts written in different genres in order to develop an understanding of how writers deploy language to convey their ideas. You will develop fundamental skills in literary analysis, preparing your for further study of literature and creative writing.
What topics will you cover?
- What is poetry?
- Carpe diem
- Storytelling
When would you like to start?
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Learning on this course
You can take this self-guided course and learn at your own pace. On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Explain key literary concepts and findings in appropriate written forms.
- Interpret literary works from different genres and eras at a foundational level.
- Identify a variety of literary forms and the key terms used to describe and understand them.
- Apply core linguistic concepts and principles in analysing English literature.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone interested in poetry, English, literature, or literary analysis. You don’t need any previous experience.
Who will you learn with?
I'm an Associate Professor of English literature at the University of Newcastle, Australia. I am passionate about poetry, but my research focuses on modern literature, especially fantasy.
Who developed the course?
The University of Newcastle Australia
The University of Newcastle is a world-class university distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Ranked in Australia’s Top 10 universities, and 197th in the world (QS rankings, 2021).
Established
1965Location
Newcastle, AustraliaWorld ranking
Top 200Source: QS World University Rankings 2021
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