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The Power of Haiku in Literature Classes: Enhancing Creative Writing Skills to Undergraduate Students at the Faculty of Education / Janzour
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Haiku, Creative Writing, LiteratureAbstract
This paper explores how haiku can enhance the creative writing skills of undergraduate students in the English Language department at the Faculty of Education, Janzour, University of Tripoli. Haiku, a Japanese form of poetry, consists of three lines and 17 syllables. Its themes often revolve around nature and emotions. The researcher employed a mixed-methods approach, involving quantitative techniques in pre- and post-tests to assess students’ writing abilities before and after participating in haiku tasks. And a qualitative technique via focus group discussions to capture students' perceptions. Findings indicate a significant improvement in students’ creative writing skills, as evidenced by their ability to generate vivid imagery and emotions within a limited word count
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