The aim of this course is to appreciate poetry in depth, or to perceive poetical works from various perspectives.
授業概要
This course is an introduction to poetry and also an introduction to prose. In Dead Poets Society, a motion picture written by Tom Schulman, Mr. Keating (Robin Williams) comes to Welton Academy and introduces the world of poetry to the boys. We will watch the film, enjoy the poems, and discuss how the world of poetry influences our lives. We will also refer to N. H. Kleinbaum's novelization of the film.
テキスト
N. H. Kleinbaum, Dead Poets Society (1989) Other readings to be supplied as handouts.
参考文献・課題図書
Reference books will be introduced in class.
受講生への要望
Active participation in class.
評価方法
Class attendance / assignments / quiz / term exam
授業計画
１．Dead Poets Society (a Peter Weir film) ２．N. H. Kleinbaum, Dead Poets Society ３．Keating's message ４．"We must make our lives extraordinary." ５．"We must force ourselves to look at things differently." ６．"Carpe diem," Seize the day ７．Poets: William Shakespeare ８．Robert Herrick ９．Alfred Lord Tennyson 10．Walt Whitman 11．Robert Frost 12．Discussion: Do words and ideas have the power to change the world? 13．Discussion: Why does one read poetry? 14．Writing about literature 15．Writing about film
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