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How to Read a Poem

Course summary

Start date

Anytime

Cost

Free

Delivery mode

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Online (Self-paced independent learning)

This course is hosted on an external learning platform
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About the course

This course will demonstrate the fundamentals for reading and interpreting a variety of poetic forms, from Shakespeare to T.S. Eliot, to contemporary poets like Ada Limon and Danez Smith. 

What you'll learn

  • Poetic forms and rhythm.
  • How to scan read poetry and iambic pentameter. 
  • Ecopoetry and poetry of witness.

Who the course is for

Anyone who is keen to expand their understanding of poetry.

Entry criteria

No requirements.

Additional Information

This course is hosted on an external learning platform

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