3358 - Appreciating Poetry: Art, Ethics, Mental Health (Greg Kelley)
Course Description
Instructor: Greg Kelley
In this course, scholar Greg Kelley, with an Emory Ph.D. and over forty years of teaching experience, guides students through the art of reading and appreciating poetry. Through a series of carefully selected poems, Kelley will share his personal favorites and explain the deeper meanings and emotional resonance that make them timeless. In a collaborative roundtable format, students will refine their ability to read "between the lines," honing their inferential reading skills and learning to uncover the layers of truth, beauty, and moral depth within poetry. The central thesis of the course is that by delving into poetry, we enhance our capacity to recognize and value the profound and enduring qualities that shape our understanding of the world.
Max 12 Students for discussion purposes.
Bio: Married 47 years, four adult children, three grandchildren. Emory Ph.D. in English, 1990. 40 years teaching experience at the high school and mostly at the college level. Retirement effective Jan. 2025. Rock band: DK & The Hoop Snakes.