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English and Creative Writing

English and Creative Writing courses provide an extraordinary, collaborative learning environment that can kick-start your creative future.

In an increasingly interdisciplinary and competitive job market, skills in writing and oral communication are indispensable. The English and Creative Writing Department offers process-oriented, technologically supported, cross-disciplinary opportunities in literature, writing, and oral communication to help you cultivate your unique voice while preparing you to be a more thoughtful, conscientious citizen. Our programs—which include several undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as a range of minors—are led by renowned faculty, including esteemed scholars, well-published writers, and experienced practitioners.

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    Jim DeRogatis

    English and Creative Writing

    Author and music critic Jim DeRogatis says it’s “a privilege to work with kids who are so eager to get out there.”Read More
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    Hafizah Geter MFA ’10

    Poet. Editor. Feminist.

    Hafizah Geter found her voice through contemporary poetry. Now, her life centers around it. Read More
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    Kelly Forsythe MFA ’11

    Poet. Publicist. Historian.

    Poet Kelly Forsythe finds inspiration in historical events.Read More
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  • Feb21
    5:00 PM - 6:15 PMMessy Laughs: Comedy, Migration, and The Politics of Race in Cuban America
    624 South Michigan Avenue, Collins Hall (Room 602) Chicago, IL 60605
    On behalf of the Critical Issues in Cultural Studies (CULS 207 01) course, you are invited to join us as Albert Sergio Laguna presents "Messy Laughs: Comedy, Migration, and The Politics of Race in Cuban America!" Albert Sergio Laguna is Assistant Professor of Ethnicity, Race and Migration and American Studies at Yale University. His research and...Get the details
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    Feb25
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PMSpeak Your Truth (SYT) Weekly Meeting
    624 South Michigan Avenue, 5E Chicago, IL 60605
    Calling all writers! We are the creative writing organization on campus that unites writers of all genres, majors and non-majors alike, to come together and create. We focus on production, community, and creativity. SYT welcomes all artists who play with words in their work, including but not limited to: poets, song writers, nonfiction writers, rappers, and...Get the details
  • Mar01
    3:45 PM - 4:30 PMSummer in Prague Info Session
    33 Ida B. Wells Drive, 402 Conference Room Chicago, IL 60605
    Follow in the footsteps of Franz Kafka as you experience one month living as a creative writer in the magical city of Prague, Czech Republic. Open to all majors!...Get the details
  • Mar05
    5:30 PMSpring 2019 Creative Writing Reading Series: Boris Fishman & Parneshia Jones
    618 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
    Columbia College Chicago presents the Spring 2019 Creative Writing Reading Series. This reading will begin with a student reader and end with a Q&A session. Selected titles will be available for sale. Boris Fishman is the author of Savage Feast, a family history told through recipes, and the novels A Replacement Life and Don’t Let My...Get the details
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