This course introduces students to the intersection between literature and music. Studying a diverse range of literary texts and musical forms, students will explore poems and narratives that were inspired by different musical styles, forms and structure across historical periods, as well as consider how the creative use of language shapes popular songs, theatrical works, and other musical forms such as jazz and musicals. They will also develop skills in analysing various musical imageries and symbols that are used in literary texts and their connections to broader questions of culture. Students will generate critical and creative responses to selected texts and musical production throughout the course.