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short intro/highlights video

short intro/highlights video

ModPo
video: introduction
0:03:48
ModPo testimonials

ModPo testimonials

ModPo
video: introduction
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video tour of the Kelly Writers House

video tour of the Kelly Writers House

ModPo
video: introduction
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ModPo TAs offer tips for navigating modpo

ModPo TAs offer tips for navigating modpo

ModPo
video: introduction
0:11:38
on whether we can over-interpret a poem

on whether we can over-interpret a poem

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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on the concept of the meta-poem

on the concept of the meta-poem

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
on why there's so much meta-poetry in ModPo

on why there’s so much meta-poetry in ModPo

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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on what we mean when we talk about an "open" poem

on what we mean when we talk about an “open” poem

A webcast clip featuring Amaris Cuchanski, Max McKenna & Kristen Martin in response to a question from Sara Diaz.

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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on the importance of form in poetry

on the importance of form in poetry

From a 2012 webcast, featuring Dave Poplar & Julia Bloch.

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
0:02:41
on the purpose of close reading

on the purpose of close reading

From a 2015 webcast, featuring Max McKenna & erica kaufman.

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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on the purpose of close reading (1-min. excerpt)

on the purpose of close reading (1-min. excerpt)

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
0:38
on why this kind of poetry is apt for a MOOC

on why this kind of poetry is apt for a MOOC

From a 2012 webcast, featuring Jason Zuzga & Kristen Martin.

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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on parataxis

on parataxis

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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on the emphasis of "how" versus "what"

on the emphasis of “how” versus “what”

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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on how the analysis of a poem can itself be creative

on how the analysis of a poem can itself be creative

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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on poetry as alternative to literalness

on poetry as alternative to literalness

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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on ModPo as humanistic crowdsourcing

on ModPo as humanistic crowdsourcing

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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