The Power of Haiku in Literature Classes: Enhancing Creative Writing Skills to Undergraduate Students at the Faculty of Education / Janzour

Date

2025-6

Type

Article

Journal title

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 31

Author(s)

Fatma Mohamed Dalla

Pages

88 - 99

Abstract

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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