Japanese Poem Course
Enhance your humanities knowledge through the Japanese Poetry Course. Delve into the history, structure, and rhythm of haiku, tanka, and senryū. Develop expertise in seasonal references and close reading, then produce your own poems with comprehensive annotations, citations, and creative documentation in a professional portfolio.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides an engaging introduction to haiku, tanka, and senryū, blending their history, detailed analysis, and hands-on writing. You'll explore key elements like kigo, kireji, moraic structures, and prosody, using Japanese scripts, romaji, and English translations. Guided exercises, writing tasks, and a final portfolio will equip you with skills for precise interpretation, insightful commentary, and assured original poetry creation.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Analyse Japanese haiku, tanka, and senryū using accurate technical terms.
- Interpret seasonal words and cultural references for deeper contextual understanding.
- Create refined English haiku, tanka, and senryū adhering to traditional forms.
- Compare Japanese and English poetic rhythm, tone, and voice.
- Compile a professional poetry portfolio with precise notes, references, and analysis.
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