2ML352 Poetry & Pedagogy
- Number of credits10
- Teaching semester2025 Autumn
- Language of instructionEnglish
- CampusHamar
- Required prerequisite knowledge
None
The premise of this course is that poetry matters for general literacy. We will study a variety of pedagogical theories pertaining to poetry, as well as interdisciplinary approaches such as cognitive poetics to gain insight into how poetry functions in the brain and can stimulate learner’s creativity and educational development. The course will consider how poetry pedagogies can be applied across the lifespan, from early childhood to postsecondary education, and across a variety of diverse types of learners. Students will also be trained to recognize aesthetic dimensions of poetic literacy such as rhyme, metrics, pitch, tone, alliteration, assonance, parallelism, and more.
Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
The student
- has an understanding of how poetry is linked to general literacy
- has knowledge about the major pedagogical theories pertaining to poetry
- has knowledge about the how generic traits of poetry are linked to learning strategies
- has insight into age-appropriate approaches for teaching poetry, from pre-schools to postsecondary education
- has knowledge about how poetry relates to other art forms such as painting and film, and other disciplines such as medicine and cognitive science
- has awareness of appropriate poetry pedagogies for a variety of diverse learners, including neurodiverse learners, second-language learners, and learners from diverse cultural backgrounds
The student
- is able to identify basic poetic devices, styles, and periods
- is able to discuss age-appropriate strategies for teaching poetry
- is able to apply theoretical perspectives to discuss and write about poetry pedagogies
- can demonstrate an understanding of the needs of diverse learners
The student
- has general knowledge of the traits of poetry as contrasted to other genres
- has insight into relevant academic and professional ethical issues relevant for the teaching of poetry
- can plan and carry out relevant assignments and projects over time, alone or as part of a group, and in accordance with ethical requirements and principles
- can communicate important academic subject matters such as theories, problems and solutions, both in writing and orally
- An attendance record of at least 75 % according to the semester plan. Students are responsible for registration of attendance
- At least one written assignment
The exam consists of an individual semester project (4000-5000 words) with topics from different parts of the course.
The exam is graded on a scale from A to F. A is the highest pass grade and E is the lowest pass grade.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written assignment | ECTS - A-F | Individual |
| 100 |