

Benedict Whalen: How to Teach a Poem
11 snips Feb 19, 2024
Benedict Whalen, Associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, discusses teaching lyric poetry in the classroom by emphasizing the essence of poetry as art, the balance between appreciation and analysis, and the importance of experiencing poetry without formal dissection. He advocates for a slow and detailed approach to teaching poetry, focusing on elements like tone, sound, and structure before interpretation.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Teaching of Poetry Through Robert Frost's 'Nothing Gold Can Stay'
03:13 • 4min
Appreciating Lyric Poetry as a Work of Art
07:07 • 14min
Analyzing Poetry: The Balance Between Appreciation and Dissection
21:11 • 2min
Teaching Poetry Appreciation and Analysis
23:30 • 20min
The Importance of Experiencing Poetry Without Formal Analysis
43:14 • 5min