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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Through Poetry in America: The Civil War and Its Aftermath course, the candidates will become acquainted with different historical facts that have taken place in the context of American literature, specifically, poetry during and after the Civil War had taken place. edX takes the learning experience to the next place by providing a course that will not only suit the experienced candidates but also those who do not have any prior knowledge in his field and are interested in knowing more about it. The candidates will draw inspiration from distinguished and world-renowned guests such as Harvard Civil War scholar John Stauffer, Professor, and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Henry Louis Gates Jr., Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushner, baritone Davone Tines, and Harvard President Drew Faust. The candidates will not only be just receiving the theory aspect of education but will also become familiar with the real-life applications of those concepts with the help of live examples and case studies.
All this will be covered within a span of 4 weeks. Candidates need to be regular in their submissions and studies which will prove to be enough for them to score the passing percentage in Poetry in America: The Civil War and Its Aftermath certification course.
The Highlights
- 4-week course
- Certification by edX
- Course by Harvard University
- Helpful course handouts
- English language
- The effort required is 3 to 5 hours
- Introductory level course
- Video transcript language English
- Self-paced course
Programme Offerings
- Expert support
- Projects
- Access materials
- assignments
- Case Studies
- Online Classrooms
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 8235 | yes | Harvard University, Cambridge |
- There is no requirement for the candidates to pay a fee for simple enrolment.
- Candidates need to pay Rs. 8,235 for the certification.
Poetry in America the Civil War and Its Aftermath Fees Structure
Fee Category | Amount in Rs. |
Base Fee | nil |
Certificate Fee | Rs 8,235 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
The candidates can obtain a certificate of completion after completing Poetry in America: The Civil War and Its Aftermath course. To do this, they not only have to just enroll, but also have to upgrade to a verified course. Also, candidates have to score a total of 75% or greater on their course portfolios to obtain the certificate.
What you will learn
The candidates of this course will go through the following areas
- Candidates will be able to identify various poetic devices
- They will be introduced to the interaction between language, nation-building, and conflict taking the context of the American Civil War
- Candidates will be able to approach poems with the help of devised strategies
- Candidates will be able to observe different areas on their own
- They will be learning about Kim crow poetry and poetics
- Candidates will learn to understand the structure of a text
- Candidates will be used to situating texts and enjoying the language of different texts
- Candidates will have surveyed about 400 years of American poetry
- They will be introduced to the concepts of rhythm and meter
- They will be able to solve various annotation exercises
- Candidates will witness Whitman's drum taps, 150 years later
Who it is for
The given candidates will find this course helpful:
- American literature students who want a deeper insight into the poetry during and after the Civil War.
- Candidates that want to teach the course to other students
- Candidates who are interested in learning about the history of poetry throughout the years
Admission Details
The candidates can enrol in this course of Poetry in America: The Civil War and Its Aftermath by following a series of simple steps. These steps are provided below.
Step 1: The given link will take you to the main page of the course. https://www.edx.org/course/poetry-in-america-the-civil-war-and-its-aftermath
Step 2: To enrol, tap on the ‘Enrol Now’ button.
Step 3: Fill in your details (your credentials or using Microsoft, Google, Apple or Facebook account).
Step 4: Shortly after the login, the enrollment is completed.
Note: To obtain a certification, a candidate needs to upgrade to a verified programme by paying a sum.
The Syllabus
Instructors
Harvard University, Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The students can start learning whenever they join the course. There is no fixed timing.
Students can watch the videos under the ‘’course’’ section when they arrive each week.
The discussion participation, video completion, open response exercises, reading completion, and annotation exercises make up for about 20% of the entire grade.
Students can mark them as flagged. These flagged contents are checked by the experts from time to time and are taken action against if they go against protocols.
Candidates are requested to click on the grey star given at the top right corner of the post.
Yes, this course is an introductory level course and hence beginners are welcome to apply to this course. There are no prerequisites and it can be easily completed by working for 3 to 5 hours/week.
The course is from the Humanities subject.
The instructor for this program is Elisa New, Powell M. Cabot, Professor of American Literature at Harvard University.