Robert Burns: Poems, Songs and Legacy Online distance learning
Dig deeper into the life and works of Robert Burns, with this free University of Glasgow course.
- Length: 3 weeks; 4 hours per week
- Start date: anytime
- Introductory: leads to further study opportunities
Why this course
Intended learning outcomes
- Explore the poems, songs and legacy of Robert Burns
- Discuss the reputation of Burns as a national and international poet
- Collaborate with other learners in researching and mapping examples of Burns's global reach
- Develop an understanding of Burns's place in Scottish literary tradition
- Engage with diverse media related to the study of Burns, including poems, song recordings, videos, images, maps, and manuscripts
How to register
Registration is free. The course is hosted on an external learning platform, Futurelearn.
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