Writing Poetry

Code

ENGL4428

School

English

Level

4

Credits

N/A

Semesters

April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK

Summary

In this pod students will be introduced to a range of techniques and skills for writing their own poetry and for reflecting on and developing their creative practice. Students will also be guided through explorations of contemporary poetry, and supported to consider craft and style, while reflecting on the social context and the social function of poetry and creative production. In each of the units, students will develop a practical understanding of a specific poetic feature or topic (e.g. imagery; sound; line; form), alongside developing a critical approach to poetic practice. In each unit, students will be given writing prompts and writing tasks, and will consider examples, themes and context, in order to critically reflect on and strengthen their own craft and voice as a poet. Students will learn to read and analyse poetry more sensitively, and learn to write their own poetry more confidently.     

Target Students

Students registered on the School of English online masters scheme.

Assessment

• 100% Participation: Student Participation

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Write and edit original poetry, demonstrating a control of form and theme, alongside other aspects of poetic craft.

Perform close analysis of poetry – including published work by other poets – explaining how the construction of the text operates to generate meaning, within an awareness of social context.

Apply knowledge of technical elements of poetry to creative practice.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired to the appropriate disciplinary and professional standard.

Assimilate and present subject-specific material in an appropriate format (assessed within the ‘Assessment Portfolio’ 1, 2 or 3).

Conveners

• Mr Matthew Welton