#  MBB 980BB. Your Brain on Poetry 

 





 Semester:   Fall 

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 Year offered:  2023 

 

 

 

###  **Day/Time**

 M 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

###  **Instructor**

 Dymek

 Poetry is a powerful tool for expressing and exploring the human experience. But what is it  
about poetry that allows it to connect with us so deeply? What can we learn about the  
workings of the brain, the mind, and the nature of human experience through the study of  
poetry? In this class, we will delve into the science and art of poetic expression, reception,  
and interpretation, drawing on insights from literary and cultural studies, neuroscience,  
philosophy, linguistics, and psychology. We will explore the ways in which poetry engages  
our senses, imagination, cognition, and behavior. We will also examine the cultural and  
historical contexts of poetry, from ancient oral traditions to contemporary slam poetry

 Enrollment via lottery. Preference to concentrators in Germanic Languages and Literature, juniors in MBB tracks, or juniors in the MBB secondary field. Consult [https://mbb.harvard.edu/seminars](http://mbb.harvard.edu/seminars) for lottery deadline, instructions, and link. Course inquiries to [annedymek@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:annydymek@fas.harvard.edu).



 

 



 

 See also:- [ Fall 2023 ](/course-semester/fall-2023)
- [ Fall 2024 ](/course-semester/fall-2024)
- [ Genres and Special Topics ](/course-theme/genres-and-special-topics)
- [ Literature ](/course-type/literature)