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 original poems compiled into well-documented creative portfolios with insightful commentary.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid 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, moraic structures, and prosody using Japanese scripts, romaji, and translations. Gain skills in interpretation, commentary, and composing original works through analyses, prompts, and a final dossier.
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 adhering to Japanese forms.
- Compare Japanese and English prosody to explore rhythm, tone, and voice.
- Create a scholarly dossier of poems with proper annotations and citations.
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