Lancaster University
- Start Date: 21 Mar, 2022
- 4 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Explore the influence of the Lake District on the famed poet Wordsworth as you gain an exclusive insight into his manuscripts.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Delve into the collection of William Wordsworth poems
On this four-week course, you’ll explore the writing process of one of the greatest poets in the English language, William Wordsworth, and the Lake District landscape that inspired him.
Through readings and discussions focusing on Grasmere in the heart of the Lake District, you’ll discover why this location was so important for the poet.
You’ll have full access to Wordsworth’s manuscripts to help you develop an understanding of how he created his poems. You’ll also have the opportunity to discuss literary issues with other learners.
Unpack Wordsworth’s greatest works including “I wandered lonely as a cloud”
You’ll study how Wordsworth created and revised some of his greatest works, including “I wandered lonely as a cloud” (perhaps better known as “Daffodils”) and The Prelude (his autobiographical masterpiece). You’ll draw on the magnificent collection of manuscripts held by the Wordsworth Trust in the museum next to his home.
Through this exploration, you’ll discuss the ideas of home and community, and how they interconnect with creativity.
Develop close reading skills from the experts at Lancaster University
You’ll be guided by a literature professor from Lancaster University, focussing on a particular poem or collection each week. You’ll also look at the letters and journals of William’s sister, Dorothy, to compare their writing.
This collaborative online course between Lancaster University and the Wordsworth Trust will help you develop skills of close reading as you discover a new appreciation and understanding of William Wordsworth.
This course is designed for anyone interested in poetry and the process of writing.
You don’t need to have read Wordsworth before as this course gives you an enjoyable introduction to his works. If you’re already familiar with his poetry, your understanding will be enhanced through this unique opportunity to study it where it was written.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
Lancaster University
Ranked in the global top 1%, Lancaster is a collegiate university with a world-class reputation for research and teaching excellence.
Lancaster pioneers globally significant research and uses its expertise to shape policy and encourage debate. Located on a beautiful campus in the North West of England and one of a handful of collegiate universities, Lancaster places great emphasis on a strong student experience and research-led teaching delivered by academics who are experts in their field. Ranked 9th in the THE’s global ‘100 under 50’ university league table, the University has established a global reputation as a centre for research, scholarship and teaching with an emphasis on employability.
Following the latest research assessment exercise over 90% of the research at Lancaster was found to be world leading or internationally significant with some key areas of research ranked top in the UK.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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