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Modern American Poetry: Whitman to Contemporary Voices
Explore major poets and movements in modern American poetry, from Walt Whitman to contemporary voices, with diverse faculty perspectives.
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₹ 2,699
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32 Hours
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This comprehensive course on Modern American Poetry offers an in-depth exploration of the genre's evolution from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. Led by Professor Cary Nelson and featuring lectures from twelve experienced faculty members, the course provides a rich, multifaceted view of American poetic traditions. Students will study major poets such as Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, T.S. Eliot, H.D., Amy Lowell, Hart Crane, Langston Hughes, and Muriel Rukeyser, among others. The curriculum covers key movements and themes, including modernism, the Harlem Renaissance, women's poetry, and political poetry of the 1930s. Through a mix of historical overview and close readings, learners will gain a deep understanding of the stylistic innovations and social contexts that shaped modern American poetry. The course utilizes multimedia elements, including vivid imagery, audio recordings, and on-screen text displays, to enhance the learning experience.
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What you'll learn
Analyze major poets and poems in modern American poetry
Understand the evolution of American poetry from the late 19th to mid-20th century
Explore key literary movements such as modernism and the Harlem Renaissance
Examine the contributions of women poets to the modernist tradition
Investigate the intersection of poetry with social and political issues
Develop skills in close reading and literary analysis
Recognize the influence of cultural and historical contexts on poetic expression
Appreciate the diversity of voices and styles in modern American poetry
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This course includes:
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15 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Modern American Poetry from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. Led by Professor Cary Nelson and featuring lectures from twelve experienced faculty members, it provides diverse perspectives on major poets and influential movements. The curriculum covers key figures such as Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, T.S. Eliot, H.D., Amy Lowell, Hart Crane, Langston Hughes, and Muriel Rukeyser. Students will examine important literary movements including modernism, the Harlem Renaissance, and political poetry of the 1930s. The course combines historical overview with close readings of individual poems, offering insights into the stylistic innovations and social contexts that shaped modern American poetry. Multimedia elements, including images, audio recordings, and on-screen text displays, enhance the learning experience.
Orientation
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Reassessing Modernism's Origins
Module 2 · 9 Hours to complete
The Difference Women Made
Module 3 · 6 Hours to complete
Poetry's Social Voice
Module 4 · 7 Hours to complete
Modernism's Legacies
Module 5 · 9 Hours to complete
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