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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”) by University of Pennsylvania

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About the Course

ModPo is a FREE (no fee, no charge) fast-paced introduction to modern and contemporary U.S. poetry, with an emphasis on experimental verse, from Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman to the present. Participants (who need no prior experience with poetry) will learn how to read poems that are supposedly "difficult." We encounter and discuss the poems one at a time. It's much easier than it seems! Join us and try it! ModPo is open all year, so you can enroll now, or any time, and join us. Each year we host a lively, interactive 10-week session, in which we move together through the ten-week syllabus. The next live 10-week session of ModPo will begin on September 1, 2024, and will conclude on November 11, 2024. Al Filreis will be in touch with you by email before the September 1 start of the course with all the information you'll need to participate. If you have questions, you can email the ModPo team any time at modpo@writing.upenn.edu. Much more information about ModPo can be found at modpo.org. During the 10 weeks of the course, you will be guided through poems, video discussions of each poem, and community discussions of each poem. And (unique among open online courses) we offer weekly, interactive live webcasts. Our famed TAs also offer office hours throughout the week. We help arrange meet-ups and in-site study groups. If you are curious about the ModPo team, type "ModPo YouTube introduction" into Google or your favorite search engine, and watch the 20-minute introductory video. You will get an overview of the course and will meet the brilliant TAs, who will be encountering the poems with you all the way to the end. If you use Facebook, join the always-thriving ModPo group: from inside Facebook, search for "Modern & Contemporary American Poetry" and then request to be added as a member. If you have any questions about ModPo, you can post a question to the FB group and you'll receive an almost instant reply. Much more information about ModPo can be found at modpo.org . We tweet all year long at @ModPoPenn and you can also find ModPo colleagues using the hashtag #ModPoLive. ModPo is hosted by—and is housed at—the Kelly Writers House at 3805 Locust Walk on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia USA. All ModPo'ers are welcome to visit the Writers House when they are in our area. Our discussions are filmed there. Our live webcasts take place in the famed "Arts Cafe" of the House. To find out what's going on at the Writers House any time, just dial 215-746-POEM....

Top reviews

MM

Nov 14, 2022

This was a wonderful course. I learned more about stylistic devices, close readings of poems, and was introduced to some very fine poet's!

JW

Dec 4, 2022

This is a great course. The course is very interactive with great discussions and unique insights.

John

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By Juliana L B

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May 9, 2020

I LOVED THIS COURSE AND IN MY OPINION IT IS A COMPLETE COURSE ABOUT LITERATURE

By Angelin D

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Sep 8, 2024

Exceptional course. I would recommend to anyone interested in poetry.

By alexander m

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Nov 3, 2023

Well-sourced course, knowledge and insight abound, a learning delight.

By Laura R

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Dec 9, 2020

I have enjoyed this immeasurably

With my utmost gratitude to all

Laura

By Charles L

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Nov 9, 2016

A great course to enhance one's curiosity in the art of modern poetry!

By Piyush S

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Oct 6, 2016

Exceptional course content. Very creative way to make students learn.

By Le T L H

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Nov 27, 2022

I love this special course so much. 5 stars for Al and all the TAs.

By Cristiana B

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Oct 6, 2020

I really would like a certificate of attendance out of this course

By Jane G

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Dec 12, 2023

So wonderful to be able to access learning like this - thank you!

By Bob T B

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Mar 31, 2020

It's 10 weeks of bliss.... this is what education should be like!

By Mahnoor S C

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Mar 30, 2023

I haven't get my Coursera Certificate after completing it.

By Jefferson B

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Nov 13, 2020

By far the most satisfying online experience I have had.

By Kareem M

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Mar 31, 2024

A great course but unfortunately it has no certificate

By Dr. P

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Apr 19, 2020

It offered a totally new dimension to reading poetry.

By Katia R

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Jul 27, 2017

Fantastic community! Have been with ModPo since 2014!

By Indhu M E

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Apr 12, 2024

It was a great course. Enjoyed every aspect of it.

By Troy P

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Jul 5, 2024

Wonderfully crafted by thoughtful professionals

By Maria Q

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Sep 1, 2023

excelente metodologia, enriquecido de material

By Margaret F

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Jun 14, 2021

One of the best courses I've taken, anywhere.

By Sofia L I

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Oct 22, 2023

This course is so good, recommend to anyone

By Craig H

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Nov 5, 2022

Coursers functionality buggy on iphone.

By Eduardo O M

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Aug 25, 2024

Excellent and everlasting experience

By Franco R

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Sep 25, 2024

Very interesting and complete cours

By Doralee B

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Mar 17, 2024

An endlessly enriching experience!

By Құдайберген А

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Nov 18, 2024

Мне все понравилось, я рада😍😍😍