A-level Study Boost: Unseen Poetry and the Creative Process (FutureLearn)

You’ll explore the techniques that poets use and consider their impact on you as a reader.

By the end of the course, you’ll be inspired to read poetry in different ways, express yourself more effectively and you’ll have created an original poem of your own.

Syllabus

Week 1: Unseen Poetry

Week 2: The Creative Process

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

- Describe how the creative writing process can lead to a better understanding of unseen poetry

- Explain the techniques available to authors when writing poetry

- Assess why poets use certain techniques in their writing and how this has an impact on meaning

- Discuss the ways in which the creative writing process provides an outlet for creativity

- Apply pattern, puzzle and shaping techniques to the interpretation and creation of poetry

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for students studying A-level English literature, language, history, and drama, and those looking to study English at university. It will also be of interest to anyone looking to develop their critical thinking about poetry and improve their skills in analysis and writing.

This course will also be of interest to A-level teachers of the same subjects looking for teaching resources and ideas to use with their students in the classroom.