Writing Poetry (Micro-credential)
Language & Literature
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Develop your skills in writing original poetry, learn to critique poems, and connect with the New Zealand poetry community in this flexible, 10-credit micro-credential.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop original poetry
Learn to write poems in a range of poetic forms and styles, exploring different ways of seeing and self-expression.
Critique and review poetry
Acquire skills to analyse poetry, give constructive feedback to peers, and critically reflect on published poetry.
About This Course
The Writing Poetry (Micro-credential) introduces students to various forms and styles of poetry writing and provides insight into the Aotearoa poetry community. The course covers defining poetry, techniques for inspiration, poetic form and structure, contemporary and historical poetry, as well as the art of critiquing and editing. By course completion, students produce their own poetry portfolio and gain experience in constructive feedback and literary analysis.
Course Content
- Defining poetry
- Starters and inspiration
- Ways of seeing in poetry
- Poetic forms and structure
- Contemporary and historical poetry
- Editing poetry
- Analysing poetry
- Constructive feedback on poems
Entry Requirements
Open entry
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PoetCreative writerContributor to poetry communitiesWriter for publications
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