Poetry Courses and Certifications

Poetry in America: Whitman

1 review

A module focused on Whitman in a course that surveys 300+ years of poetry in America, from the Puritans to the avant-garde poets of this new century.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Poetry in America: Nature and Nation, 1700-1850

This course, the second installment of the multi-part Poetry in America series, spans the poetry of America’s early years, directly before and after the creation of the Republic.

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

Poetry in America: The Poetry of Early New England

Explore early New England poetry, examining Puritan culture, indigenous perspectives, and the region's literary foundations.

• edX
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Great Animal Orchestra - Soundscape and Poetry Performance

Performance exploring soundscapes and poetry, featuring Bernie Krause and Jonathan Skinner. Examines cross-species communication, natural sounds, and artistic responses, blending recorded environments with poetic interpretations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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

So You Think You Know Tango?

108 ratings at Coursera

Explore Argentine Tango's rich history, music, dance, and cultural impact in this comprehensive mini-course for enthusiasts and performers alike.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Influence in Literary Theory - Tradition and Individualism

Explore literary theory through T.S. Eliot and Harold Bloom's work on tradition and individualism, examining how poets grapple with their predecessors' legacies and the concept of literary influence.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dante in Translation - General Review and Q&A - Lecture 24

Comprehensive review of Dante's Divine Comedy, exploring theological themes, language, and literary aspects through lecture and Q&A session. Ideal for deepening understanding of this classic work.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dante's Divine Comedy - Purgatory XXIV-XXVI: Poetics and the Italian Love Lyric

Exploración de la poética en la Divina Comedia: encuentros con poetas líricos italianos en el Purgatorio, examinando estilos poéticos y la inspiración divina en la creación literaria.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity" - Analysis and Context

Explore Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity," examining its themes, structure, and significance in the poet's early career. Gain insights into Milton's poetic ambitions and his unique approach to the Nativity genre.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Art of Poetry

4 reviews

This course is about the pleasures of poetry, with plenty of specific examples. The underlying principle is: The more you know about an art, the more pleasure you will find in it.

• edX
• 6 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Robert Burns: Poems, Songs and Legacy

5 reviews

Dig deeper into the life and works of Robert Burns, with this free University of Glasgow course.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

COMPLETE Creative Writing - All Genres - THE FULL COURSE!

4428 ratings at Udemy

Learn to write engaging Fiction, Poetry, Drama, & Creative Non-Fiction and become the successful writer you want to be

• Udemy
• 12 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creative Writing - Get Writing, Keep Writing

845 ratings at Udemy

Unlock your creative potential through daily writing practice, learn techniques to overcome writer's block, and develop skills for crafting engaging stories, characters, and scenes.

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Intro to Humanities: Tutoring Solution

Comprehensive tutoring solution covering literature, art, music, and philosophy across various periods, designed to boost confidence and knowledge for better grades in humanities.

• Study.com
• 2 days 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course