Introduction
Watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PktUzdnBqWI
What did you think?
Guess: Who do you think Denis Dutton is?
Why do you think he is important?
We are about to find out!
Throughout this Webquest you will investigate Dutton and his The Seven Characteristics of Human Aesthetics
Task
Your task is to explore the world of aesthetics and how they relate to poetry!
To do this you will use a number of web resources and sites as you create meaning and knowledge.
Process
1. Think & Research using http://www.bibme.org/
Who is Denis Dutton?
What did he do?
What is he famous for?
2. Research using google.com, http://duckduckgo.com/ or http://www.boolify.org/
What are aesthetics?
What are Dutton's Seven Characteristics of Human Aesthetics?
3. Apply
How do aesthetics and the Seven Characteristics of Human Aesthetics relate to poetry?
Document your research via an application of your choice.
This could include:
bubbl.us
popplet.com
Word
Powerpoint
Prezi
Animoto
Evaluation
4.Practice
Practice analysing a poem we have previously studied in this unit accoring to the Seven Characteristics
Conclusion
How did you go?
Post your answers to the Edmodo page and engage in discussion with your peers.
Confused?
If you are confused about any aspects of this Webquest or something you've read please speak to the teacher.