GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

A general introduction to poetry, focusing on the works of a variety of poets from different countries, cultures and eras.

The primary goal of this course is to teach the students an appreciation of poetry, doing so through a close reading of the texts. Additionally, the study of poetry will deepen student knowledge and understanding of English and English-speaking cultures.

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

英語 / English

Students will learn to analyze poetry, studying its formal elements: rhyme and meter, lineation, tone, voice, figurative language, and so on. By studying how poets see, think, and write about themselves and the world, students will improve their critical thinking, reading, speaking and writing skills. Discussion, comprehension and vocabulary activities, essay writing, and a poetry recitation are all part of the course. Submission of assignments and feedback will be via the Learning Management System.

あり / Yes

なし / No

授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]：Introduction of Course

Explanation of course theme, content, grading, participation and attendance requirements

2[対面/face to face]：Metaphors and Similes 1

Selected poetry: analysis and interpretation (denotation, connotation)

3[対面/face to face]：Metaphors and Similes 2

Selected poetry: poetry worksheet; reading and identifying poetic techniques and terminology: image, tone, theme

4[対面/face to face]：Rhyme Schemes

Selected poetry: analysis and marking of rhyme schemes

5[対面/face to face]：Meter and Scanning

Review of poetic techniques learned weeks 2 - 4
Selected poetry; poetry worksheet; reading and identifying poetic techniques

6[対面/face to face]：The Sonnet

Selected poetry; analysis and marking of the sonnet form

7[対面/face to face]：Review & Mid-term Exam

Examination on material read and poetic techniques learned weeks 2 - 6

8[対面/face to face]：Dramatic Narrative and Monologue

Review of mid-term exam material
Reading and analysis of selected narrative and monologue poetry

9[対面/face to face]：Lyrical Poetry

The ballad; poetry worksheet
Reading and identifying poetic techniques

10[対面/face to face]：Lyrics as Poetry

Selected works: analysis and interpretation

11[対面/face to face]：Free and Blank Verse 1

Review of poetic techniques learned weeks 8 - 11
Selected works: analysis and interpretation

12[対面/face to face]：Interpretation and Recital 1

Introduction of selected poet and poem; recital or presentation of poem; peer feedback

13[対面/face to face]：Interpretation and Recital 2

Introduction of selected poet and poem; recital or presentation of poem; peer feedback

14[対面/face to face]：(1) Interpretation and Recital 3 (2) Term paper due

3-5 page term paper on recital poem plus one other poem by that same poet

Students must read the material, do required research and study questions for each class. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

No textbook will be used. The instructor will provide handouts, as well as access to course reading materials.

For term paper formatting:
owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

Kelly, Joseph, ed. The Seagull Reader: Poems. W. W. Norton & Company, 2008.

Poetry Out Loud. 2005. www.poetryoutloud.org. Accessed 5 January 2019. (POL is an organization that promotes poetry recitation and contests.)

Participation (20%); mid-term exam (50%); final paper and recitation (30%).

A renewed emphasis on instruction in poetry recitation skills.

Bring to class: a notebook, the reading material on a laptop or a tablet, or bring a hard copy of the material. Further information will be provided by the instructor.

Enrollment is limited to 2nd - 4th year students.

None.