Japanese Poem Course
Enhance your humanities skills through the Japanese Poem Course. Dive 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 with detailed creative documentation and analysis.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Japanese Poem 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 scripts, romaji, and English translations. Guided exercises, prompts, and a final portfolio build skills for precise interpretation, insightful discussion, and original poetry creation.
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Develop skills
- Analyze Japanese haiku, tanka, and senryū using precise formal terms.
- Interpret kigo and cultural references for deeper poem understanding.
- Compose refined English haiku, tanka, and senryū following Japanese rules.
- Compare Japanese and English prosody to explore rhythm, tone, and voice.
- Create a scholarly poem portfolio with proper notes, citations, and commentary.
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