Japanese Poem Course
Enhance your humanities skills through the Japanese Poem Course. Delve into the history, structure, and rhythm of haiku, tanka, and senryū. Develop expertise in seasonal imagery and close reading, then produce your own polished poems supported by comprehensive, well-documented creative portfolios that demonstrate interpretive and compositional mastery.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course introduces haiku, tanka, and senryū, blending their history, detailed analysis, and hands-on writing. Master elements like kigo, kireji, syllable patterns, and rhythm, using Japanese characters, romaji, and English versions. Guided breakdowns, writing exercises, and a final portfolio build skills for precise analysis, insightful discussion, and bold original poetry creation.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Analyze Japanese haiku, tanka, and senryū using precise formal terms.
- Interpret kigo and cultural references for deeper contextual understanding.
- Compose refined English haiku, tanka, and senryū following Japanese forms.
- Compare Japanese and English prosody to explore rhythm, tone, and voice.
- Create a scholarly poem portfolio with proper annotations, citations, and notes.
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