Literature - John Keats Poetry - John Godber Centre - Adult Learning

About this course

This course will introduce the Romantic poet John Keats and to explore some of his poetry. As this is an introductory course, we will cover poetry techniques and how these are used by writers. No prior knowledge is necessary.

What will be covered on the course?   

• The life of John Keats and how he fits into the world of the Romantic Poets. 
• How to examine and discuss a selection of Keats’s poetry focusing on his use of language to explore themes of love and nature. 
• How to explore the library catalogue (both on-line digital content and how to order books to borrow from the library service) to help extend your knowledge of the subject 

What will learners achieve by the end of the course? 

• A range of strategies for analysing literature:  
• How a writer uses language to give meaning or multiple meanings 
• How a writer uses techniques such as: similes and metaphors, rhyme and others. 
• Supporting your opinions with quotations from the text 
• Key facts and ideas about John Keats the poet. 

Suggested Reading for the course:

• The poetry of John Keats. Author: Keats, John, 1795-1821, 

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course  please visit our webpage for further information  https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

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• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

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