Periagoge
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What Is Parody and pastiche?: Parody copies to mock; pastiche copies to admire, confuse, or transform. Understand the difference, trace their DNA through art and culture, and discover why these old techniques suddenly feel urgent.

Discover how parody and pastiche shape culture. Learn why these ancient copying techniques matter more than ever to how we make meaning today.

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Concepts in this course
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The Backwards Mirror
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The Earnest Digression
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The Exaggerated Accuracy
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The Honorable Theft
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The Infinite Regression
AI prompts in this course
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Where Are You with Parody and pastiche?
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A Hard Question About Parody and pastiche
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The Parody and pastiche Question You're Avoiding
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Parody and pastiche and the Choices You're Making
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What Do You Actually Want with Parody and pastiche?
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