Writing

Director and Departmental Adviser: Alan Ziegler; 612 Lewisohn; 854-3774; [email protected]

Office Hours: please contact department

Associate Director and Departmental Adviser: Leslie Woodard; 612 Lewisohn; 854-3774; [email protected]

Office: 612 Lewisohn; 854-3774

Office Hours: please contact department

Creative Writing Center Classes

The Creative Writing Center offers credit and noncredit studies in all genres, listed below, taught by distinguished members of New York’s literary community.

• Classes meet once a week for thirteen weeks. Each class meets for 110 minutes.

• Nondegree students seeking academic credit should select from courses marked with the availability of "CCW."

• Nondegree students who do not require academic credit may select from courses marked with the availability of "NCW."

• In both cases students must meet all of the course requirements and get the appropriate approval as indicated under Registration.

For more information about writing faculty and student activities, visit the Center's Web site.

Fall 2000

Writing W3001x. Structure and style, I. 3 pts. Sec. 1: L. Rose, Tu 6:10-8 evening; sec. 2: G. Adams, M 7:10-9 evening; sec. 3: D. Masini, M 1:10-3; sec. 4: L. Woodard, Th 7:10-9 evening; sec. 5: K. Wagenheim, Th 2:40-4:30; sec. 6: P. Raphael, W 6:10-8 evening; sec. 7: M. Slouka, M 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisites: English F1101-F1102 or the equivalent, and the permission of the Writing Program. The writing of fiction, plays, and poetry as related disciplines. Voice, imagery, tone, characterization, and the elements of narrative, dramatic, and lyric form. For the advanced or beginning writer and for those who wish to develop their critical appreciation of literature through writing. Frequent writing assignments. Supplemental readings.

Writing N3001x. Structure and style, I. 0 pts. Sec. 1: L. Rose, Tu 6:10-8 evening; sec. 2: G. Adams, M 7:10-9 evening; sec. 3: D. Masini, M 1:10-3; sec. 4: L. Woodard, Th 7:10-9 evening; sec. 5: K. Wagenheim, Th 2:40-4:30; sec. 6: P. Raphael, W 6:10-8 evening; sec. 7: M. Slouka, M 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as Writing W3001x, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3002x. Structure and style, II. 3 pts. Sec. 1: A. Flint, Tu 2:40-4:30; sec. 2: D. Worsley, M 7:10-9 evening; sec. 3: M. Sharpe, W 4:10-6.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisites: Writing W3001 and the permission of the Writing Program. The continuation of Writing W3001.

Writing N3002x. Structure and style, II. 0 pts. Sec. 1: A. Flint, Tu 2:40-4:30; sec. 2: D. Worsley, M 7:10-9 evening; sec. 3: M. Sharpe, W 4:10-6.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3002x, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3020x. Literary nonfiction workshop. 3 pts. Sec. 1: M. Scammel, M 8:10-10 evening; sec. 2: J. Bowers, W 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001. Emphasis on personal style and imaginative use of material; book and magazine reportage, biography, the personal essay, and journalistic narrative. Assignments and individual projects.

Writing N3020x. Literary nonfiction workshop. 0 pts. Sec. 1: M. Scammel, M 8:10-10 evening; sec. 2: J. Bowers, W 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3020x, on a noncredit basis.

Writing F3022x. News and feature writing. 3 pts. L. Van Gelder. Th 8:10-10 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisites: English F1101-F1102 or the equivalent and the permission of the department. Frequent assignments including spot news, editorials, columns, feature stories, reviews, and interviews.

Writing N3022x. News and feature writing. 0 pts. L. Van Gelder. Th 8:10-10 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as F3022x, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3025x. Tactics of nonfiction. 3 pts. B. Lefkowitz. M 6:10-8 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
This course replaces Magazine and feature writing. Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001 and/or Writing F3022. The proposal, research, and writing of magazine articles, extended newspaper features, and personal essays. Emphasis on the development of investigative research skills, reportorial strategies, interview techniques, and writing styles. Assignments and individual projects. Supplemental readings.

Writing N3025x. Tactics of nonfiction. 0 pts. B. Lefkowitz. M 6:10-8 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3025x, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3040x. Fiction workshop. 3 pts. Sec. 1: S. Thames, M 7:10-9 evening; sec. 2: C. Harrison, Tu 7:30-9:20 evening; sec. 3: R. Kennedy, Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001 and/or Writing W3093. For the advanced writer; manuscript reading and discussions. Individual projects.

Writing N3040x. Fiction workshop. 0 pts. Sec. 1: S. Thames, M 7:10-9 evening; sec. 2: C. Harrison, Tu 7:30-9:20 evening; sec. 3: R. Kennedy, Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3040x, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3060x. Poetry workshop. 3 pts. N. Christopher. Tu 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001 and/or W3062-W3063. The poet as artist and individual; for advanced poets.

Writing N3060x. Poetry workshop. 0 pts. N. Christopher. Tu 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3060x, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3062x. Free verse and poetic forms. 3 pts. Sec. 1: C. Inez, Tu 7:10-9 evening; sec. 2: S. Cabot-Black, Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001. Practice in poetic expression with attention to contemporary form. For beginning and advanced poets.

Writing N3062x. Free verse and poetic forms. 0 pts. Sec. 1: C. Inez, Tu 7:10-9 evening; sec. 2: S. Cabot-Black, Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3062x, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3072x. Playwriting workshop. 3 pts. E. Machado. M 8:10-10 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001 and/or W3076-W3077. Writing for the theatre: principles and techniques. Individual projects.

Writing N3072x. Playwriting workshop. 0 pts. E. Machado. M 8:10-10 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3072x, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3074x. Filmwriting workshop. 3 pts. L.P. Caplin. W 6:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001 and/or W3078-W3079. Filmwriting for actability, action, and structure. Individual projects.

Writing N3074x. Filmwriting workshop. 0 pts. L.P. Caplin. W 6:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3074, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3076x. Playwriting. 3 pts. A. Flint. W 6:10-8 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisites: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001. The elements of writing for the theatre; the script as a blueprint in a cooperative enterprise; the limitations of staging; the poetic precision of dialogue; the dynamics of theatrical characterization; structural units and dramatic momentum. Exercises as needed. Individual projects.

Writing N3076x. Playwriting. 0 pts. A. Flint. W 6:10-8 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3076x, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3078x. Filmwriting. 3 pts. E. Pomerantz. Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisites: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001. The elements of writing for the screen; the various stages in the evolution of a script: idea, treatment, screenplay. Writing for actability, action, and cinematic structure. Each student completes a screenplay for a short film.

Writing N3078x. Filmwriting. 0 pts. E. Pomerantz. Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3078x, on a noncredit basis

Writing F3081x. The author and the manuscript. 1-2 pts. L. Sharpe. W 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $768-2,750*
Prerequisites: English F1101-F1102 or the equivalent, and the permission of the department. The mechanics and strategies of editing one's work and the work of others, including line editing, copy editing, and proofreading. An introduction to the roles of agents, editors, proofreaders, and designers in publishing. Developing a professional approach to the presentation and marketing of manuscripts. Hands-on experience with your own and others' manuscripts. Individual projects.

Writing N3081x. The author and the manuscript. 0 pts. L. Sharpe. W 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $680
Same course as F3081x, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3092x. Narrative forms. 3 pts. Sec. 1: D. Plante, W 4:10-6 evening; Sec. 2: V. LaValle, 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001. Narrative development. Close attention to dramatic structure and content in traditional and experimental fiction. Assignments and individual projects.

Writing N3092x. Narrative forms. 0 pts. Sec. 1: D. Plante, W 4:10-6 evening; Sec. 2: V. LaValle, 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3092x, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3093x. Tactics of fiction. 3 pts. A.M. Homes, Tu 6:10-8 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001. The writing of short fiction with attention to style and freshness of concept; line-by-line editing of selected student manuscripts in the classroom; methods and principles of revision. Assignments and individual projects.

Writing N3093x. Tactics of fiction. 0 pts. A.M. Homes. Tu 6:10-8 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3093, on a noncredit basis.

Spring 2001

Writing W3001y. Structure and style, I. 3 pts. Sec. 1: instructor to be announced, M 1:10-3; sec. 2: instructor to be announced, Tu 7:10-9 evening; sec. 3: instructor to be announced, W 4:10-6; sec. 4: D. Worsley, M 7:10-9 evening; sec. 5: K. Wagenheim, Th 2:40-4:30; sec. 6: instructor to be announced, Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisites: English F1101-F1102 or the equivalent, and the permission of the Writing Program. The writing of fiction, plays, and poetry as related disciplines. Voice, imagery, tone, characterization, and the elements of narrative, dramatic, and lyric form. For the advanced or beginning writer and for those who wish to develop their critical appreciation of literature through writing. Frequent writing assignments. Supplemental readings.

Writing N3001y. Structure and style, I. 0 pts. Sec. 1: instructor to be announced, M 1:10-3; sec. 2: instructor to be announced, Tu 7:10-9 evening; sec. 3: instructor to be announced, W 4:10-6; sec. 4: D. Worsley, M 7:10-9 evening; sec. 5: K. Wagenheim, Th 2:40-4:30; sec. 6: instructor to be announced, Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3001y, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3002y. Structure and style, II. 3 pts. Sec. 1: L. Rose, Tu 6:10-8 evening; sec. 2: P. Raphael, W 6:10-8 evening; sec. 3: A. Flint, Tu 2:40-4:30; sec. 4: L. Woodard, Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisites: Writing W3001 and the permission of the Writing Program. The continuation of Writing W3001.

Writing N3002y. Structure and style, II. 0 pts. Sec. 1: L. Rose, Tu 6:10-8 evening; sec. 2: P. Raphael, W 6:10-8 evening; sec. 3: A. Flint, Tu 2:40-4:30; sec. 4: L. Woodard, Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3002y, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3021y Creative nonfiction workshop. 3 pts. Sec. 1: M. Scammel, M 8:10-10 evening; sec. 2: J. Bowers, W 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001. Emphasis on personal style and imaginative use of material; book and magazine reportage, biography, the personal essay, and journalistic narrative. Assignments and individual projects.

Writing N3021y Creative nonfiction workshop. 0 pts. Sec. 1: M. Scammel, M 8:10-10 evening; sec. 2: J. Bowers, W 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3021x, on a noncredit basis.

Writing F3022y. News and feature writing. 3 pts. L. Van Gelder. Th 8:10-10 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisites: English F1101-F1102 or the equivalent and the permission of the department. Frequent assignments including spot news, editorials, columns, feature stories, reviews, and interviews.

Writing N3022y. News and feature writing. 0 pts. L. Van Gelder. Th 8:10-10 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as F3022y, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3025y. Tactics of nonfiction. 3 pts. B. Lefkowitz. M 6:10-8 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
This course replaces Magazine and feature writing. Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001 and/or Writing F3022. The proposal, research, and writing of magazine articles, extended newspaper features, and personal essays. Emphasis on the development of investigative research skills, reportorial strategies, interview techniques, and writing styles. Assignments and individual projects. Supplemental readings.

Writing N3025y. Tactics of nonfiction. 0 pts. B. Lefkowitz. M 6:10-8 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3025y, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3033y. Cultural criticism. 3 pts. L. Harris. W 6:10-8 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001. Focus on the critical voice: how the writer develops a coherent and compelling approach to culture. Students write about one or more of the arts, the media, and/or other aspects of culture, such as politics or sports. Writing in a variety of forms, including the review, the editorial, the essay, and the feature. Supplemental readings.

Writing N3033y. Cultural criticism. 0 pts. L. Harris. W 6:10-8 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3033y, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3041y. Fiction workshop. 3 pts. Sec. 1: instructor to be announced, W 7:10-9 evening; sec. 2: A.M. Homes, Tu 6:10-8 evening; sec. 3: R. Kennedy, Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001 and/or Writing W3093. For the advanced writer; manuscript reading and discussions. Individual projects.

Writing N3041y. Fiction workshop. 0 pts. Sec. 1: instructor to be announced, W 7:10-9 evening; sec. 2: A.M. Homes, Tu 6:10-8 evening; sec. 3: R. Kennedy, Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3041y, available on noncredit basis.

Writing W3061y. Poetry workshop. 3 pts. J. Bialosky. Tu 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001 and/or W3062-W3063. The poet as artist and individual; for advanced poets.

Writing N3061y. Poetry workshop. 0 pts. J. Bialosky. Tu 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3061y, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3063y. Free verse and poetic forms. 3 pts. M. Alexander. M 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001. Practice in poetic expression with attention to contemporary form. For beginning and advanced poets.

Writing N3063y. Free verse and poetic forms. 0 pts. M. Alexander. M 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3063y, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3073y. Playwriting workshop. 3 pts. E. Machado. M 8:10-10 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001 and/or W3076-W3077. Writing for the theatre: principles and techniques. Individual projects.

Writing N3073y. Playwriting workshop. 0 pts. E. Machado. M 8:10-10 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3073y, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3075y. Filmwriting workshop. 3 pts. L.P. Caplin. W 6:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001 and/or W3078-W3079. Filmwriting for actability, action, and structure. Individual projects.

Writing N3075y. Filmwriting workshop. 0 pts. L.P. Caplin. W 6:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3075y, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3077y. Playwriting. 3 pts. A. Flint. W 6:10-8 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisites: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001. The elements of writing for the theatre; the script as a blueprint in a cooperative enterprise; the limitations of staging; the poetic precision of dialogue; the dynamics of theatrical characterization; structural units and dramatic momentum. Exercises as needed. Individual projects.

Writing N3077y. Playwriting. 0 pts. A. Flint. W 6:10-8 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3077y, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3079y. Filmwriting. 3 pts. T. Gerber. Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisites: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001. The elements of writing for the screen; the various stages in the evolution of a script: idea, treatment, screenplay. Writing for actability, action, and cinematic structure. Each student completes a screenplay for a short film.

Writing N3079y. Filmwriting. 0 pts. T. Gerber. Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3079y, on a noncredit basis.

Writing F3083y. Literary editing and publishing. 2-3 pts. L. Sharpe. W 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $1,536-$2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission. Recommended Preparation: Writing F3081. The step-by-step procedures in publishing Quarto, a literary magazine, whose editors and staff are class members; emphasis on practical experience

Writing N3083y. Literary editing and publishing. 0 pts. L. Sharpe. W 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $1,360
Same course as W3083y, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3092y. Narrative forms. 3 pts. Sec. 1: D. Plante, hours to be arranged; sec. 2: instructor to be announced, Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001. Narrative development. Close attention to dramatic structure and content in traditional and experimental fiction. Assignments and individual projects.

Writing N3092y. Narrative forms. 0 pts. Sec. 1: D. Plante, hours to be arranged; sec. 2: instructor to be announced, Th 7:10-9 evening.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3092y, on a noncredit basis.

Writing W3093y. Tactics of fiction. 3 pts. Instructor to be announced. Hours to be arranged.
Available to SSP, SMP, CCW.
Total tuition: credit $2,750*
Prerequisite: the instructor's permission after submission of a writing sample at registration. Recommended preparation: Writing W3001. The writing of short fiction with attention to style and freshness of concept; line-by-line editing of selected student manuscripts in the classroom; methods and principles of revision. Assignments and individual projects.

Writing N3093y. Tactics of fiction. 0 pts. Instructor to be announced. Hours to be arranged.
Available to NCW.
Total tuition: noncredit $2,040
Same course as W3093y, on a noncredit basis.