| interpret historical, socio-political and artistic developments of assorted ages such as Renaissance to the twentieth century. |
| develop skills to appraise specific themes like chivalry, heroism, beauty, nature, sublimity, romance, justice and their implementations in each period relevant to modes, styles and sub-genres. |
| relate a poem to its period by focusing on its theme, subject matter, mood, and the essential figures of speech. |
| discuss key elements of poetry such as form, content, theme, diction and style in an oral presentation. |
| assess key elements of poetry such as form, content, theme, diction and style in a written assignment. |