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Understanding Poetry
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Program
London, England
Dates: 8/30/17 - 12/16/17
Understanding Poetry
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: London South Bank University
Location: London, England
Primary Subject Area: English Language & Literature
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
DESCRIPTION
This module establishes a common understanding of elements of poetic discourse. Students will also be asked to analyse a selection of poetry and will be introduced to the basic terminology of poetic analysis. The unit will depend to a large extent on the material contained in weekly hand-outs and in the two core reading texts. Sessions are structured around a discussion of the formal aspects of poetry and include the following: verse form; diction, rhythm and meter; metaphor. The module also focuses on the skills required to write about the selection of poetry studied.