Poems in an Accidental Language

This course explores the accidental language Tracery and its poetic programs, delving into the world of small languages developed by mystics, poets, botanists, and choreographers. Participants will learn about language design as a meditative practice to perceive the world differently. The course covers topics such as text expansion, prototype theory, programming languages, music encoding, and ontology workshops. The teaching method involves a walk through various languages, examples, and discussions. This course is intended for individuals interested in creative computing, language design, poetry, and unconventional programming languages.