Weeks 15-16: History and Politics of E-Poetry

Monday, November 28

• In class:
  • Discussion of 3rd generation e-literature.
  • Lecture and discussion of media specific analysis.
  • Essay #3
• Assignment:
  • Watch "Digital Writing & Digital Divides in the US: Electronic Literature & Privilege"

Wednesday, November 30

• Asynchronous class:
  • Having watched "Digital Writing & Digital Divides in the US: Electronic Literature & Privilege," write a post in which you discuss the concept of digital writing and provide one example of digital writing with a link to the work. This is due by Wednesday evening.
  • Then read and respond, substantively, to 2 of your classmates' postings no later than Friday, December 2.
• Assignment:
  • Post a 1-paragraph proposal for Essay #3 before class on Monday

Monday, December 5

• In class (via Zoom):
  • Sasha Stiles:
    • Website
    • "When it's Just You"
  • E-Poetry Zines
    • Filter Insta-Zine
    • Taper
    • The New River
  • Discussion:
    • How does poetry take material form?
    • What impact does that have in poetry?
    • What does it mean to write poetry in 2022?

Monday, December 12

• The final exam will be a lightning talk on your Essay #3 topic.
• This talk can be a reading and brief discussion of a creative work or a short presentation on your final paper.
  • Suggested format: Ignite format, which consists of 20 slides that advance automatically every 15 seconds, lasting exactly 5 minutes.
• Criteria: Doing it in the time limit, substance and effectiveness of the talk.