Japanese Poem Course
Deepen your humanities skills through the Japanese Poem Course. Dive into the history, structure, and rhythm of haiku, tanka, and senryū. Develop close reading abilities, incorporate seasonal imagery, and produce polished creative works with thorough documentation and analysis in a professional dossier.

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 original Japanese texts, romaji, and English versions. Guided exercises, prompts, and a final dossier build skills for precise interpretation, insightful discussion, and original poetry composition.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Analyze Japanese haiku, tanka, and senryū using precise formal terms.
- Interpret kigo and cultural references for deeper, context-rich readings.
- 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 collection with proper notes, citations, and commentary.
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