Poetry Courses

...This module, the fourth installment of the multi-part Poetry in America series, explores the work of Emily Dickinson. Although she never published during her lifetime, Dickinson ranks among the most prolific and widely-studied American poets.With this course you earn while you learn, you... Learn about: American poetry, Emily Dickinson...

...This course explores variations on the proposition that an adequate recognition of beauty could, however indirectly, make you a more humane person. Readings extend widely across literary and non-literary genres, including lyric poetry and the novel, philosophical prose and essays...

...The word ‘Lied’ simply means ‘song’ in German – but it is also applicable to much lyric poetry, often written with vocal setting in mind. This course charts the development of the Lied from its humble origins as a simple, singable piece for amateurs in the late 1700s, to virtuosic works...

...Explore the poetry of the Civil War and its aftermath. With an apprenticeship you earn while you learn, you gain recognized qualifications, job specific skills and knowledge and this helps you stand out in the job market.With this course you earn while you learn, you gain recognized qualifications... Learn about: American poetry, Civil War...

... with the resources of sound, rhythm, and figuration in poetry. Around these sequences, we will develop several other contexts, using both Renaissance texts and modern...

...You will look at how to write poetry in a free way without overthinking, a variety of poetic styles from the haiku to the iamb, and the next steps to becoming a professional writer of children’s verse. The Tutor: Andrew Weale is a poet and author of five picture books, including Nora: The Girl... Learn about: Writing for children...

...This course, the second installment of the multi-part Poetry in America series, spans the poetry of America’s early years, directly before and after the creation of the Republic. We examine the creation of a national identity through the lens of an emerging national literature.With this course you... Learn about: American poetry, American Literature...

...This course offers students advanced instruction and feedback on their poetry. The classes are arranged as below: Weeks 1-3: In-class instruction and teaching. Weeks 4-5: Home-study component 1 - students receive feedback from the tutor on their poetry and revise accordingly. Weeks 6-8: In class...

... Foundation Introduction to Poetry Year two Masses and Modernity, 1750-1914 Literary History 2 Options including: Eighteenth Century and Romantic Literature...

...You can study Gaelic folklore, song, poetry, fiction and autobiography all through Gaelic, while the University’s Gaelic initiative provides opportunities to use Gaelic outside the classroom... Learn about: Scottish Gaelic, Skills and Training...

...This course is about creating new poems which explore lyric, narrative and dramatic forms, borrowing from other genres and disciplines. Ideally designed for experienced poetry writers, the programme is also suitable for flash fiction writers and anyone interested in the possibilities of dramatic...

... of the many different genres of ancient Greek and Latin literature from epic poetry and tragedy to historiography and philosophy. You will be required to develop skills of reading and understanding these texts in the original language. In the process you will also gain a broad understanding of ancient social... Learn about: Roman satire, Greek poetry, Philosophical writing...

..., popular literary enlightenment, textual editing, Scottish journeys, modern Scottish poetry, memorialising Scottish culture and literature, and contemporary... Learn about: Full Time, Skills and Training, Part Time...

...On this advanced course, you'll have the opportunity to develop your poetry, taking it in new directions and maturing your poetic voice. Various approaches and techniques will be explored, and students' work will be discussed and critiqued in detail. By the end of the course you should ideally... Learn about: Music Management, Music Technology, Music Production...

... for understanding complex texts, arguments and problems in our own culture too. The course will require you to engage in depth with a wide range of texts from classical antiquity. It involves study of the many different genres of ancient Latin literature from epic poetry and elegy to historiography and letter... Learn about: Didactic Poetry, Latin Lyric, Senecan Tragedy...