Dr. Kenneth Goldsmith

Professor

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Biography

Kenneth Goldsmith is a prominent figure in contemporary poetry, known for his innovative and conceptual writing style. He is the author of ten books, including notable works such as 'Uncreative Writing: Managing Language in the Digital Age' and 'Expression: An Anthology of Conceptual Writing', which reflect his exploration of the intersections between language, art, and technology. Goldsmith has made significant contributions to the field as the founding editor of UbuWeb, an online archive dedicated to avant-garde art and literature. His work has garnered critical acclaim, including a feature by Publishers Weekly for its 'exhaustive beautiful collage work.' In addition to his writing, he served as a senior editor for PennSound, an online poetry archive at the University of Pennsylvania. His accolades include the Anschutz Distinguished Fellow Professorship at Princeton University and the Qwartz Electronic Music Award in Paris. Goldsmith's creative endeavors extend to performance, with works like 'Trans-Warhol' being adapted into opera, and he has appeared at prestigious events such as dOCUMENTA(13). In 2013, he was appointed Poet Laureate of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, further solidifying his impact on the literary and cultural landscape.

Research Interests

Courses

AI Creative Writing Experimental Writing: Talkin’ Speaking Writing Interventionalist Tactics: Writing Page Experimental Writing: Poetics Infra-Ordinary Writing Culture Art Rip, Remix, Burn: Music Poetry/Poetry Music Duchamp Lawyer Interventionist Writing: Page Wrong: Art Writing Writing Marcel Duchamp Uncreative Writing Wasting Time Internet Writing Cultural Art Writing Art Literature Experimental Writing: Uncreative Writing Experimental Writing Seminar: Uncreative Writing

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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