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Understanding Poetry

Study + Internship in London: London South Bank University Program
London, England

Dates: 9/14/19 - 12/14/19

Study + Internship in London: London South Bank University

Understanding Poetry

Understanding Poetry Course Overview

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.


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