مجلة إشكالات في اللغة و الأدب
Volume 13, Numéro 2, Pages 355-375
2024-06-02

From Classroom To Screen: Assessing The Online Poetry Pedagogy For Algerian University Novices In The Wake Of The Pandemic

Authors : Nouari Wafa . Mouas Samia . Hraki Mohammed .

Abstract

AThis research investigates the efficacy and engagement of online English poetry courses tailored for first-year EFL students at the Department of English Language and Literature at Batna 2 University in Algeria. Set against the COVID-19 pandemic-induced shift to digital pedagogies, this study employed a quantitative-method approach, drawing insights from a questionnaire directed to the students of Batna 2 University. The course content, rooted in an introduction to poetics and fundamental aspects of poetry, was derived from selected English poetry as prescribed by the Algerian university canvas. Findings highlight that such online introductions can augment students' poetic competence, enthusiasm, and self-assuredness while also offering them a glimpse into diverse poetic traditions and cultures. The study suggests that online poetry courses might serve as efficient vehicles for introducing poetry, especially during times when traditional classroom settings are less accessible. Recommendations for refining these online offerings encompass enhancing instructional guidance, fostering virtual engagement, and providing consistent feedback.

Keywords

Algerian University, EFL students, Online Courses of Poetry, Pedagogical Challenges, Poetry Courses, Quantitative Method