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Creative Writing
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The MFA program includes four tracks: poetry writing, fiction, nonfiction, and literary translation. The course of study centers on writing workshop classes in which faculty lead students in critiques of one another’s writing. Students take three workshops in their own genre, and a crossover workshop in another genre. They take two craft classes, one in their own genre and one in another genre. In addition, they take a course in critical theory and literature electives that help them to develop a critical vocabulary and a knowledge of various literary and cultural periods and traditions. During their final year of study, students take a thesis sequence that includes a thesis workshop in the fall and a one-on-one thesis course with a faculty advisor in the spring. The faculty will provide intensive discussion and supervision of student work. The program is committed to the integration of creative writing and literary studies.
The MFA program includes four tracks: poetry writing, fiction, nonfiction, and literary translation. The course of study centers on writing workshop classes in which faculty lead students in critiques of one another’s writing. Students take three workshops in their own genre, and a crossover workshop in another genre. They take two craft classes, one in their own genre and one in another genre. In addition, they take a course in critical theory and literature electives that help them to develop a critical vocabulary and a knowledge of various literary and cultural periods and traditions. During their final year of study, students take a thesis sequence that includes a thesis workshop in the fall and a one-on-one thesis course with a faculty advisor in the spring. The faculty will provide intensive discussion and supervision of student work. The program is committed to the integration of creative writing and literary studies.
Office location: Klapper Hall 607
Office Phone Number: 718 718-997-4600
Office Email: mfadirector@qc.cuny.edu
Listing of faculty advisors and/or directions on how to make an appointment to speak with an advisor: Jason Tougaw, jason.tougaw@qc.cuny.edu