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By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
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Identify different poetic forms, techniques and genres
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Debate how poems create their effects, and describe how a given poem works in a way that is effective, accessible and compelling
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Engage with some key critical and theoretical arguments about poetry, intertextuality and literature
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Reflect on the social and cultural dynamics that inform poems and inspire and influence poets
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Develop an understanding of the place of contemporary poetry in a long poetic tradition
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Apply these insights to improve and develop your own critical and creative writing, if you wish to do so
