Poetry Appreciation Course

This course is designed to train students in the art of appreciating poetry. Focuses upon the formal properties of poetry and studies the conventions of the genre as it develops within or across historical periods and/or cultures. The first part of the class will introduce a variety of short poems and educate students in the skills necessary for reading and understanding poetry. They will also learn how to scan lines for meter and rhythm; learn how to do simple analysis to the use of figures of speech such as metaphor, metonymy, personification, allusion and so on; and they will also identify and appreciate techniques of sound and structure to better understand and appreciate poetry works. The course will modify the methods of lecturing, performance, group discussion, questions and answers, and peer assessment.

PO-1
Being able to analyze the elements of poetry and how they contribute to the meaning and impact of poems

PO-2
Being able to critically evaluate the themes and messages of poetry, including the use of historical, social, and cultural contexts

PO-3
Being able to produce personal responses to poetry through reflective writing, discussion, and presentation, and apply critical thinking skills to engage with the text

PO-4
Being able to advocate cultural diversity in various interactions that involve different cultures