Search results for poetry

Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

189 reviews

During the 10 weeks of the course, you will be guided through poems, video discussions of each poem, and community discussions of each poem. And (unique among open online courses) we offer weekly, interactive live webcasts.

• Coursera
• 3 days 14 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop

19 reviews

Why just write poems when you can write better ones? This course is built on the notion that the most exciting writing begins after the first draft.

• Coursera
• 8-9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Modern American Poetry

100 ratings at Coursera

Explore diverse American poetry through expert analyses, covering major poets and movements from Whitman to Hughes. Gain historical context and close readings, enriched by multimedia illustrations and readings.

• Coursera
• 1 day 10 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

William Wordsworth: Poetry, People and Place

6 reviews

Explore the influence of the Lake District on Wordsworth with this free online course, filmed at his home, Dove Cottage, Grasmere.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Greek and Roman Mythology

20 reviews

Explore ancient Greek and Roman myths, their cultural significance, and enduring influence. Analyze epic poems, tragedies, and philosophical interpretations to uncover timeless themes of heroism, justice, and human nature.

• Coursera
• 25 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Writing Poetry

Discover your poetic voice through memory, imagination, and sensory exploration. Craft unique styles, find inspiration, and build a personal collection while exploring various forms and occasions.

• BBC Maestro
• 5-6 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Poetry in America: Modernism

1 review

Reading works by Robert Frost, T.S. Eliot, Langston Hughes, Marianne Moore, William Carlos Williams, and Wallace Stevens, among others, learn how American Modernist poetry departed from past traditions and past forms.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Poetry in America: The Civil War and Its Aftermath

1 review

Explore the poetry of the Civil War and its aftermath.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Playing with Poetry: Creative Writing and Poetics

1 review

Have fun writing poetry as you explore and create various forms of poetry and experiment with different poetic ideas.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Poetry in America: Whitman

1 review

This module, the third installment of the multi-part _Poetry in America _series, focuses on the poetry of Walt Whitman, a quintessentially American writer whose work continues to bear heavily upon the American poetic tradition.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Poetry: Help & Review

Strengthen poetry knowledge through engaging video lessons and quizzes. Improve skills for exams, assignments, and projects while exploring various aspects of poetry.

• Study.com
• 16 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Poetry Lesson Plans & Activities

Comprehensive resource for teaching poetry, covering forms, techniques, and notable poets. Includes lesson plans, activities, and materials for engaging students with diverse poetic works.

• Study.com
• 1 day 15 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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Poetry

3 reviews

Explore poetry's forms, functions, and evolution through major poets and movements from Chaucer to contemporary works, enhancing appreciation and analysis skills.

• YouTube
• 1 day 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Is Poetry? An Introduction to Literary Analysis

Understand the basics of poetry analysis and learn key skills for studying English literature by exploring a variety of texts.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Poetry: How to Read a Poem

Discover what poetry can tell us about human emotion and learn key ideas and techniques for understanding and interpreting verse.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)