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on whether we can over-interpret a poem

on whether we can over-interpret a poem

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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

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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.

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video: introduction
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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
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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 teaching experimental poetry as counter-socialization

on teaching experimental poetry as counter-socialization

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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on teaching experimental poetry as counter-socialization (1-min. excerpt)

on teaching experimental poetry as counter-socialization (1-min. excerpt)

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
0:57
on the emphasis of "how" versus "what"

on the emphasis of “how” versus “what”

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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

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video: introduction
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on ModPo as humanistic crowdsourcing

on ModPo as humanistic crowdsourcing

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video: introduction
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on poems that can be taught to 11- to 14-year-olds

on poems that can be taught to 11- to 14-year-olds

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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on the urgent material conditions of writing a poem

on the urgent material conditions of writing a poem

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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Al Filreis describes his experience with ModPo as a MOOC

Al Filreis describes his experience with ModPo as a MOOC

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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on what it's like to visit ModPo in person

on what it’s like to visit ModPo in person

ModPoPLUS
video: introduction
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on the connection between experimental poetry & experimental pedagogy

on the connection between experimental poetry & experimental pedagogy

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