A place for poets: an online poetry recitation series / Sofea Adelina Mohd Khair and Derwina Daud

• Main Authors: Mohd Khair, Sofea Adlina, Daud, Derwina
• Format: Book Section
• Language: English
• Published: Academy of Language Studies 2023
• Subjects: Poetry
• Online Access: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/81927/1/81927.pdf; https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/81927/; https://irole-uitm.com/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Mara

In many nations, learning literature has long been associated with the English language Syllabus. In Malaysia, literature is used as a tool and an actual language-learning method in the hopes that learners will develop the necessary language skills. The least popular among students is poetry, one of the genres in the component. According to T.S. Elliot, the ability of genuine poetry to communicate before being understood is a test. People with difficulties in communication may find it awkward to talk freely, thus, poems are one of the ways for them to express their emotions. Hence, this initiative serves as a forum for poets to share their poetry on social media. 17 respondents were employed in answering the 15-questions of the online market survey that explores their interest in poetry. Findings revealed that many of them agree, while the majority of them oppose having their original poetry shared on social media. One of the reasons is that people prefer to feel their emotions privately out of fear of judgement. However, through an alternative plan advertising a poster, a few people agreed for their poems to be published. It is hoped that this project will inspire students to learn poetry in an entertaining way by utilising the media. In addition, this project is also suggested as a potential future analysis of the stated conceptual framework. As a result, reading poetry out loud while remaining anonymous helps other ideas to be heard and understood.