NWRG
5500

Reading and Practice Seminars

Schools of Public Engagement: Creative Writing

Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Majors Only
Reading and Practice Seminars
Spring 2026
Taught By: Dale Peck
Section: A

CRN: 16735

Credits: 4

The Graduate Writing Program includes intensive Creative Writing practicum seminars on contemporary and traditional literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of active writers. In contrast to the familiar literature seminar, there is sustained emphasis on close reading in the context of the writer’s process—techniques, strategies, research, and methods—along with issues of literary and cultural history and theory. Topics vary each semester, but all Reading and Practice seminars are conducted by accomplished writers working at the forefronts of culture. Classes meet once a week for two-and-one-half hour sessions, conveniently scheduled during the early evenings. Reading and Practice Seminars are open to graduate students across the university, dependent upon availability.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Creative Writing (CRW)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: 3

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:50pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Reading and Practice Seminars
Spring 2026
Taught By: Zia Jaffrey
Section: B

CRN: 16732

Credits: 4

The Graduate Writing Program includes intensive Creative Writing practicum seminars on contemporary and traditional literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of active writers. In contrast to the familiar literature seminar, there is sustained emphasis on close reading in the context of the writer’s process—techniques, strategies, research, and methods—along with issues of literary and cultural history and theory. Topics vary each semester, but all Reading and Practice seminars are conducted by accomplished writers working at the forefronts of culture. Classes meet once a week for two-and-one-half hour sessions, conveniently scheduled during the early evenings. Reading and Practice Seminars are open to graduate students across the university, dependent upon availability.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Creative Writing (CRW)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: 3

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:50pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 7:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Reading and Practice Seminars
Spring 2026
Taught By: Camonghne Felix
Section: C

CRN: 16733

Credits: 4

The Graduate Writing Program includes intensive Creative Writing practicum seminars on contemporary and traditional literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of active writers. In contrast to the familiar literature seminar, there is sustained emphasis on close reading in the context of the writer’s process—techniques, strategies, research, and methods—along with issues of literary and cultural history and theory. Topics vary each semester, but all Reading and Practice seminars are conducted by accomplished writers working at the forefronts of culture. Classes meet once a week for two-and-one-half hour sessions, conveniently scheduled during the early evenings. Reading and Practice Seminars are open to graduate students across the university, dependent upon availability.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Creative Writing (CRW)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: 3

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:50pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Reading and Practice Seminars
Spring 2026
Taught By: Honor Moore
Section: D

CRN: 16734

Credits: 4

The Graduate Writing Program includes intensive Creative Writing practicum seminars on contemporary and traditional literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of active writers. In contrast to the familiar literature seminar, there is sustained emphasis on close reading in the context of the writer’s process—techniques, strategies, research, and methods—along with issues of literary and cultural history and theory. Topics vary each semester, but all Reading and Practice seminars are conducted by accomplished writers working at the forefronts of culture. Classes meet once a week for two-and-one-half hour sessions, conveniently scheduled during the early evenings. Reading and Practice Seminars are open to graduate students across the university, dependent upon availability.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Creative Writing (CRW)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: 3

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:50pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Reading and Practice Seminars
Spring 2026
Taught By: Andrea Pinkney
Section: E

CRN: 15530

Credits: 4

The Graduate Writing Program includes intensive Creative Writing practicum seminars on contemporary and traditional literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of active writers. In contrast to the familiar literature seminar, there is sustained emphasis on close reading in the context of the writer’s process—techniques, strategies, research, and methods—along with issues of literary and cultural history and theory. Topics vary each semester, but all Reading and Practice seminars are conducted by accomplished writers working at the forefronts of culture. Classes meet once a week for two-and-one-half hour sessions, conveniently scheduled during the early evenings. Reading and Practice Seminars are open to graduate students across the university, dependent upon availability.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Creative Writing (CRW)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: 3

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:50pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Reading and Practice Seminars
Fall 2025
Taught By: Larissa Pham
Section: A

CRN: 1090

Credits: 4

The Graduate Writing Program includes intensive Creative Writing practicum seminars on contemporary and traditional literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of active writers. In contrast to the familiar literature seminar, there is sustained emphasis on close reading in the context of the writer’s process—techniques, strategies, research, and methods—along with issues of literary and cultural history and theory. Topics vary each semester, but all Reading and Practice seminars are conducted by accomplished writers working at the forefronts of culture. Classes meet once a week for two-and-one-half hour sessions, conveniently scheduled during the early evenings. Reading and Practice Seminars are open to graduate students across the university, dependent upon availability.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Creative Writing (CRW)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: 3

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:50pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: Eugene Lang 65 W11th
Room: 259
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Reading and Practice Seminars
Fall 2025
Taught By: Joseph Salvatore
Section: B

CRN: 11847

Credits: 4

The Graduate Writing Program includes intensive Creative Writing practicum seminars on contemporary and traditional literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of active writers. In contrast to the familiar literature seminar, there is sustained emphasis on close reading in the context of the writer’s process—techniques, strategies, research, and methods—along with issues of literary and cultural history and theory. Topics vary each semester, but all Reading and Practice seminars are conducted by accomplished writers working at the forefronts of culture. Classes meet once a week for two-and-one-half hour sessions, conveniently scheduled during the early evenings. Reading and Practice Seminars are open to graduate students across the university, dependent upon availability.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Creative Writing (CRW)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: 3

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:50pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: Johnson/Kaplan 66 West 12th
Room: 701
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Reading and Practice Seminars
Fall 2025
Taught By: Emily Flake
Section: D

CRN: 6489

Credits: 4

The Graduate Writing Program includes intensive Creative Writing practicum seminars on contemporary and traditional literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of active writers. In contrast to the familiar literature seminar, there is sustained emphasis on close reading in the context of the writer’s process—techniques, strategies, research, and methods—along with issues of literary and cultural history and theory. Topics vary each semester, but all Reading and Practice seminars are conducted by accomplished writers working at the forefronts of culture. Classes meet once a week for two-and-one-half hour sessions, conveniently scheduled during the early evenings. Reading and Practice Seminars are open to graduate students across the university, dependent upon availability.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Creative Writing (CRW)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: 3

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:50pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: Johnson/Kaplan 66 West 12th
Room: 511
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Reading and Practice Seminars
Fall 2025
Taught By: John Reed
Section: G

CRN: 17486

Credits: 4

The Graduate Writing Program includes intensive Creative Writing practicum seminars on contemporary and traditional literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of active writers. In contrast to the familiar literature seminar, there is sustained emphasis on close reading in the context of the writer’s process—techniques, strategies, research, and methods—along with issues of literary and cultural history and theory. Topics vary each semester, but all Reading and Practice seminars are conducted by accomplished writers working at the forefronts of culture. Classes meet once a week for two-and-one-half hour sessions, conveniently scheduled during the early evenings. Reading and Practice Seminars are open to graduate students across the university, dependent upon availability.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Creative Writing (CRW)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: 3

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:50pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: Johnson/Kaplan 66 West 12th
Room: 618
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Reading and Practice Seminars
Fall 2025
Taught By: J. Mae Barizo
Section: H

CRN: 14896

Credits: 4

The Graduate Writing Program includes intensive Creative Writing practicum seminars on contemporary and traditional literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of active writers. In contrast to the familiar literature seminar, there is sustained emphasis on close reading in the context of the writer’s process—techniques, strategies, research, and methods—along with issues of literary and cultural history and theory. Topics vary each semester, but all Reading and Practice seminars are conducted by accomplished writers working at the forefronts of culture. Classes meet once a week for two-and-one-half hour sessions, conveniently scheduled during the early evenings. Reading and Practice Seminars are open to graduate students across the university, dependent upon availability.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Creative Writing (CRW)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: 3

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:50pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: Johnson/Kaplan 66 West 12th
Room: 501
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Reading and Practice Seminars
Fall 2025
Taught By: Sidik Fofana
Section: C

CRN: 1092

Credits: 4

The Graduate Writing Program includes intensive Creative Writing practicum seminars on contemporary and traditional literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of active writers. In contrast to the familiar literature seminar, there is sustained emphasis on close reading in the context of the writer’s process—techniques, strategies, research, and methods—along with issues of literary and cultural history and theory. Topics vary each semester, but all Reading and Practice seminars are conducted by accomplished writers working at the forefronts of culture. Classes meet once a week for two-and-one-half hour sessions, conveniently scheduled during the early evenings. Reading and Practice Seminars are open to graduate students across the university, dependent upon availability.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Creative Writing (CRW)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: 3

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:50pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: Johnson/Kaplan 66 West 12th
Room: 502
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Reading and Practice Seminars
Fall 2025
Taught By: Shelley Jackson
Section: E

CRN: 5229

Credits: 4

The Graduate Writing Program includes intensive Creative Writing practicum seminars on contemporary and traditional literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of active writers. In contrast to the familiar literature seminar, there is sustained emphasis on close reading in the context of the writer’s process—techniques, strategies, research, and methods—along with issues of literary and cultural history and theory. Topics vary each semester, but all Reading and Practice seminars are conducted by accomplished writers working at the forefronts of culture. Classes meet once a week for two-and-one-half hour sessions, conveniently scheduled during the early evenings. Reading and Practice Seminars are open to graduate students across the university, dependent upon availability.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Creative Writing (CRW)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: 3

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:50pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: Eugene Lang 65 W11th
Room: 258
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Reading and Practice Seminars
Fall 2025
Taught By: Gina Apostol
Section: F

CRN: 8933

Credits: 4

The Graduate Writing Program includes intensive Creative Writing practicum seminars on contemporary and traditional literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of active writers. In contrast to the familiar literature seminar, there is sustained emphasis on close reading in the context of the writer’s process—techniques, strategies, research, and methods—along with issues of literary and cultural history and theory. Topics vary each semester, but all Reading and Practice seminars are conducted by accomplished writers working at the forefronts of culture. Classes meet once a week for two-and-one-half hour sessions, conveniently scheduled during the early evenings. Reading and Practice Seminars are open to graduate students across the university, dependent upon availability.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Creative Writing (CRW)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: 3

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:50pm EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: Eugene Lang 65 W11th
Room: 464
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025