NWRG
5500

Reading and Practice Seminars

Schools of Public Engagement: Creative Writing

Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Majors Only
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: 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: 5:54am EDT 3/26/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
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: 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: 5:54am EDT 3/26/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
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: 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: 5:54am EDT 3/26/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
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: 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: 5:54am EDT 3/26/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
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: 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: 5:54am EDT 3/26/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
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: 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: 5:54am EDT 3/26/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
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: 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: 5:54am EDT 3/26/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Reading and Practice Seminars
Fall 2025
Taught By: Faculty TBA
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: 0

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: 5:54am EDT 3/26/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Prose Literature Seminar
Spring 2025
Taught By: Dale Peck
Section: A

CRN: 1014

Credits: 4

The graduate Writing Program includes intensive seminars on traditional and contemporary literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of the active writer. Topics and readings vary each semester, but all literature seminars are conducted by writers and concentrate on crucial aspects of craft and technique as well as on issues of literary history and theory. Literature seminars meet once a week in a two-hour session. Like the writing workshops, seminars are conveniently scheduled during the early evenings, Tuesday through Thursday.

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, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

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: 5:54am EDT 3/26/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: Johnson/Kaplan 66 West 12th
Room: 502
Date Range: 1/20/2025 - 5/7/2025
Prose Literature Seminar
Spring 2025
Taught By: Zia Jaffrey
Section: B

CRN: 1015

Credits: 4

The graduate Writing Program includes intensive seminars on traditional and contemporary literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of the active writer. Topics and readings vary each semester, but all literature seminars are conducted by writers and concentrate on crucial aspects of craft and technique as well as on issues of literary history and theory. Literature seminars meet once a week in a two-hour session. Like the writing workshops, seminars are conveniently scheduled during the early evenings, Tuesday through Thursday.

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, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

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: 5:54am EDT 3/26/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: Johnson/Kaplan 66 West 12th
Room: 518
Date Range: 1/20/2025 - 5/7/2025
Prose Literature Seminar
Spring 2025
Taught By: Shelley Jackson
Section: C

CRN: 1016

Credits: 4

The graduate Writing Program includes intensive seminars on traditional and contemporary literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of the active writer. Topics and readings vary each semester, but all literature seminars are conducted by writers and concentrate on crucial aspects of craft and technique as well as on issues of literary history and theory. Literature seminars meet once a week in a two-hour session. Like the writing workshops, seminars are conveniently scheduled during the early evenings, Tuesday through Thursday.

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, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

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: 5:54am EDT 3/26/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: Johnson/Kaplan 66 West 12th
Room: 511
Date Range: 1/20/2025 - 5/7/2025
Prose Literature Seminar
Spring 2025
Taught By: Emily Flake
Section: D

CRN: 15529

Credits: 4

The graduate Writing Program includes intensive seminars on traditional and contemporary literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of the active writer. Topics and readings vary each semester, but all literature seminars are conducted by writers and concentrate on crucial aspects of craft and technique as well as on issues of literary history and theory. Literature seminars meet once a week in a two-hour session. Like the writing workshops, seminars are conveniently scheduled during the early evenings, Tuesday through Thursday.

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, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

* Seats available but reserved for a specific population.

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: 5:54am EDT 3/26/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: Johnson/Kaplan 66 West 12th
Room: 716
Date Range: 1/20/2025 - 5/7/2025
Prose Literature Seminar
Spring 2025
Taught By: Andrea Pinkney
Section: E

CRN: 15530

Credits: 4

The graduate Writing Program includes intensive seminars on traditional and contemporary literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of the active writer. Topics and readings vary each semester, but all literature seminars are conducted by writers and concentrate on crucial aspects of craft and technique as well as on issues of literary history and theory. Literature seminars meet once a week in a two-hour session. Like the writing workshops, seminars are conveniently scheduled during the early evenings, Tuesday through Thursday.

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, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

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: 5:54am EDT 3/26/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: Johnson/Kaplan 66 West 12th
Room: 701
Date Range: 1/20/2025 - 5/7/2025
Prose Literature Seminar
Spring 2025
Taught By: Robert Polito
Section: F

CRN: 15875

Credits: 4

The graduate Writing Program includes intensive seminars on traditional and contemporary literary topics, which are investigated from the specialized perspective of the active writer. Topics and readings vary each semester, but all literature seminars are conducted by writers and concentrate on crucial aspects of craft and technique as well as on issues of literary history and theory. Literature seminars meet once a week in a two-hour session. Like the writing workshops, seminars are conveniently scheduled during the early evenings, Tuesday through Thursday.

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: 15

Repeat Limit: 3

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

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: 5:54am EDT 3/26/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Building: Johnson/Kaplan 66 West 12th
Room: 617
Date Range: 1/20/2025 - 5/14/2025