Poetry, Music, and the Sounds of the Twentieth Century (SNF Paideia Program Course)

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The twentieth century saw the rise and refinement of commercial sound recording, which gave rise to a proliferation of sound-based artistry. This course will examine the how music, sound recording, and poetry influenced each other throughout the century. In addition, you will learn some audio editing skills and will have the opportunity to make your own poetry-music remix. No experience with poetry or sound editing is required, only an interest in experimenting with sound. See the English Department's website at www.english.upenn.edu for a description of the current offerings.