This is a full-year course.

Independent study for graduate students. Admission by permission of the Chair.

This is a full-year course.

Discussion of poetry, short stories, short novels, essays and drama with particular emphasis on the ways in which one might teach them. Consideration of the uses of writing and the leading of discussion classes. For upper level undergraduates and graduate students who have an interest in teaching. Enrollment limited to 15.

Topics course A consideration of the best written and most thoughtful travel writings by Asian Americans. How are Asian Americans perceived and how do they perceive themselves when they are abroad, especially in their countries of heritage? In most cases, travel complicates rather than clarifies the relationship between identity and location. Likely authors to be studied include Dilruba Ahmed, Luis Francia, Katy Robinson, David Mura, Andrew Pham, Paiskey Rekdal, and Pramila Jayapal.

Same as AMS 351. In this class, students will develop their skills in narrative, long-form non-fiction writing as they explore the ways that science and technology are transforming American culture. We will analyze science writing by authors ranging from John McPhee to Elizabeth Kolbert, and discuss issues ranging from social networking to research into the origins of life. Students will write several original essays and reported pieces during the semester. Enrollment limited to 15. Admission by permission of the instructor, based on submitted writing samples.

Admission via writing sample mailed to the English Office one week before the first day of classes.

Taught by the Grace Hazard Conkling Poet in Residence, this is an advanced poetry workshop for students who have developed a passionate relationship with poetry and who have substantial experience in writing poems. Texts are based on the poets who will read at Smith next semester, and students will gain expertise in reading, writing, and critiquing poems.

A writer's workshop designed to explore the complexities and delights of creative nonfiction. Constant reading, writing, and critiquing. Admission by permission of the instructor. A writer's workshop designed to explore the complexities and delights of creative nonfiction. Constant reading, writing, and critiquing. Admission by permission of the instructor.