Southampton College

Summer at Southampton, 1999
Special Programs

* Australia: Tropical Marine Ecology
* Institute on Aging
* Marine Center Summer Program
* Master Art Workshop
* Ceramics Workshop
* Master Photography Workshop
* Writers' Workshops


Australearn: Tropical Marine Ecology

June 5 - July 6, 1999

A one-month field course to the northeast region of Australia to study coastal and island ecosystems and the interrelationships of marine organisms and their environment.

The Australearn Gallery

We begin in the city of Brisbane and then travel up the coast of Queensland. There are major stays at three different and unique island ecosystems: Stradbroke Island, Orpheus Island and Heron Island (a coral cay located in the Great Barrier Reef). Stops along the Queensland coast include visits to Dreamtime to learn about aboriginal culture and practices, Central Queensland University, the Marineland Aquarium in Townsville, James Cook University, the Australian Institute of Marine Science and the Cape Tribulation Rainforest (a World Heritage Rainforest). The course concludes in the tropical coastal city of Cairns in far north Queensland. There will be ample opportunities for snorkeling, SCUBA diving, reef walking, wildlife observation, nature photography, and hiking.

The course is team taught by Australian faculty from the University of Queensland and Central Queensland University who have been chosen for their knowledge and their genuine interest in specific subject areas. Professor Goldberg from Southampton College leads and coordinates the course. He will also present lectures on marine chemical ecology and venomous marine organisms. He has been to Australia on numerous occasions leading trips. He spent his sabbaticals studying marine biotoxins in Australia. This will be his fifth time leading this course.

Tropical Marine Ecology is offered under the combined auspices of Southampton College of Long Island University and Central Queensland University.

A special application is required.

Course Title:
Tropical Marine Ecology
Credits:
4 undergraduate
Course Number:
BIOL 281 (Biology) or
MS 281 (Marine Science)
Prerequisites:
Two 100-level biology courses
(This course is also open to teachers and interested individuals with the permission of the instructor.)
When:
June 5 - July 6, 1999
Cost:
Not yet finalized

For a brochure and an application contact (call, write, fax, e-mail) one of the following:

If you have questions concerning the course, please contact:
Professor Arthur Goldberg
Natural Science Division
Long Island University
Southampton College
239 Montauk Highway
Southampton, New York 11968
(516) 287-8404
E-mail: art@hamptons.com

The Australearn Gallery

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Master Art Workshop

Pictures

Summer by the Sea

This summer come to where the artists are... come to Southampton!
Past and present participating artists have included:

Study in the Heart of the Hamptons Art Community

Drawing from this impressive resource of artists and professionals involved in the arts, the Master Workshop in Art provides a rare and valuable insight into the art world in an intensive yet informal atmosphere. Excursions to participating artists' studios and several regional art institutes provide participants with first-hand experience and information which will be enhanced by lectures, demonstrations, and presentations by visiting artists, scholars, and art professionals.

Participants will have the unique opportunity to study with some of the most prominent and important American artists. Artists in Residence will return weekly to discuss and critique participants' progress in the painting and sculpture studios overlooking Shinnecock Bay.

Two Sessions Offered
Choose from two, two-week sessions. Both sessions include critiques by visiting artists, studio visits and conversations with gallery directors.

Session I, July 5 - 16 / Session II, July 19 - 30


It was beyond my wildest expectations.
...Elisabeth Groenewegen,
The Netherlands
Two graduate or undergraduate credits are awarded per session. Low cost housing is available. Students enrolled in both sessions receive housing at no extra charge during the second session (meals are extra). Call the summer office for rates.

Information

For more information and a brochure:
Call:
516-287-8349
Fax:
516-283-8041
Email:
info@southampton.liunet.edu
Write:
Master Workshop in Art
Summer Office
Southampton College
239 Montauk Highway
Southampton, NY 11968-4198
Contacts:
Yoshi Higa, Director
Michael Rosch, Assistant Director
Pictures

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Ceramics Workshop

A series of workshops for beginning to advanced students.


Room: WC
Building 31

ARTS 251*/551 Section 1 Ceramics
3 credits (undergraduate/graduate)
An introductory course that offers an overview of ceramic expression. It will focus on hand building techniques and include basic glaze application.
Laboratory fee: $50.00.
M, T, W, Th, F 9:00 A - 2:00 P
COPELAND
Special Session: June 21 - July 2 (Register for Session 16)

Noël Copeland received his BFA and MFA from the Pratt Institute School of Art and Design in New York. He has taught at the Henry Street Settlement, Studio in a School Association, The Brooklyn Museum, Lehman College and Southampton College. His work has been included in the Kiabundo Gallery, Japan; Gallery Annext, New York; June Kelly Gallery, New York; and the Annual African American National Art Exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia. He has done many public installations including "Diversity:" Ceramic Mural, installed at P.S. 346 in Brooklyn, New York; "Musicians on the Beach" installed at Negril Restaurant in New York; and "Peace Dance:" Stage Installation in Central Park Summer Stage, New York. He has won numerous awards including a Metropolitan Transit Authority Grant, the New York Foundation for the Arts Grant, and a Japan Travel Grant.

Room: WC
Building 31

ARTS 253A* Section 1 Intermediate Wheel Throwing Techniques
3 credits
This ceramic course places emphasis on the potter's wheel as a tool for the development of functional and non-functional work. It is structured to develop individual skills in the basics of wheel throwing or more advanced techniques such as closed forms, lids, altered forms or multiple form construction.
Lab Fee: $50.00.
Prerequisite: ARTS 251 or permission of instructor.
M, T, W, Th, F 9:00 A - 2:00 P
LEUTHOLD
Special Session: June 28 - July 9 (Register for Session 16)

Marc Leuthold has had his work shown in galleries and museums in the U.S., France, New Zealand and Korea. He is represented in the collections of the American Craft Museum, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Brooklyn Museum, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and Longhouse Foundation. He has received numerous artist-in-residence grants including JINRO International Ceramics Workshop in Seoul, Korea; the Kohler Art/Industry Fellowship; the Empire State Crafts Alliance Artist Grant; the Banff Centre for the Arts Residency Grant; and the La Napoule Foundation Fellowship sponsored by the North Carolina Arts Council. He is a Professor of Fine Art at SUNY Pottsdam.

Room: WC
Building 31

ARTS 253B Section 1 Visiting Artist Workshop in Ceramics
1 credit
Matt Nolen will lead a workshop that focuses on the development of surface and its relationship to form. The use of underglazes, stains, slips, glazes and techniques such as layering and multiple firings will expose students to a broad range of color and texture possibilities. Students are encouraged to bring bisque fired ware to class but will be given the opportunity to produce small forms on which to experiment.
Laboratory Fee: $50.00
M, T, W, Th, F 9:00 A - 12:00 noon
NOLEN
Special Session: July 26 - July 30 (Register for Session 16)

Matt Nolen was awarded an "emerging artist" spotlight at the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts Conference in Philadelphia in 1992. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University in Alabama. He has had solo exhibitions at the Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, NY; Garth Clark Gallery, New York; and at Artspace, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Wisconsin; among others. He has received numerous awards and grants including an NEA and New York Foundation of the Arts fellowships. His work is included in numerous public collections such as The Cooper-Hewitt Museum, NY and the Charles Q. Wustum Museum, WI. He currently lives and maintains a studio in New York City where he is Adjunct Professor of Art at New York University.

Room: WC
Building 31

ARTS 253C Section 1 History of Ceramics
1 credit
A survey course that allows students to study several periods of ceramic history through visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and several galleries in New York City.
Sat, Sun 8:00 A - 7:30 P
KUDDER-SULLIVAN
Special Session: June 26 & June 27 (Register for Session 16)

Phyllis Kudder-Sullivan has exhibited her work nationally and internationally. Her work has been included in the Auchland Museum, New Zealand; the Museo Internazionalle della Ceramique, Italy; and the Chateau Musee de Vallauris, France, where she received the Medaille D'Or in 1994. Her work has been shown at the Nancy Margolis Gallery, New York; the Portchester Clay Art Center; San Angelo Museum; the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts exhibition at the San Diego Museum; the Clay Studio in Philadelphia and Lill Street Gallery in Chicago, among others. She is currently on the faculty at Southampton College of Long Island University where she directs the Ceramic Program.

Room: WC
Building 31

ARTS 258* Section 1 The Potter's Wheel
3 credits
This ceramic course places emphasis on the potter's wheel as a tool for the development of functional and non-functional work. It is structured to develop individual skills in the basics of wheel throwing or more advanced techniques such as closed forms, lids, altered forms or multiple form construction.
Lab Fee: $50.00.
Prerequisite: ARTS 251.
M, T, W, Th, F 9:00 A - 2:00 P
LEUTHOLD
Special Session: June 28 - July 9 (Register for Session 16)

Room: WC
Building 31

ARTS 259 Section 1 Kiln Firing Techniques
3 credits
This hands on course will introduce students to primitive firing techniques. Students will have the opportunity to develop individual projects on which to explore the unique color palette and textural possibilities of pit firing, sawdust, sagger and Raku firing techniques. Construction of simple kilns will be included.
Lab Fee: $50.00
M, T, W, Th, F 9:00 A - 2:00 P
BAUMANN
Special Session: July 12 - July 23 (Register for Session 16)

Roger Baumann has pieces included in many national galleries and private collections. He is also represented by many national and international shops. He has taught at Greenwich House Pottery and is on the faculty at the College of Mount Saint Vincent, New York.

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Southampton Master Photography Workshop

July, 1999

Master Photography Exhibition

Experience the past, the present, and the future of photography in an environment of great natural beauty, while working with some of today's most respected photographers.

This is a workshop for photographers taught by professionals. During each of the four weeks of the workshop, several different aspects of photography will be covered through a series of one-credit courses. Topics for workshops change from year to year. This year's workshops include the following:


ARTS 577M/377M Section 1 Alternative Methods: Liquid Emulsions
1 credit (undergraduate/graduate)
The wonderful thing about liquid emulsions are: you don't need an inter negative to make a print on the support of your choice. Using your 35mm, 21/4 or 4x5 negatives, you can coat emulsion on practically any surface and get a fantastic print. We will start by discussing different types of supports (paper, glass, wood, etc.) and how to prepare them. The rest of the week will be spent experimenting, preparing, and printing. There are three different types of liquid emulsions now on the market. They have very different qualities. The use of these materials takes practice, but each student should be able to leave with 5 to 10 finished pieces.
Students should bring the following:
black and white negatives of any size
brushes: 2 foam brushes (from paint store) with wooden handles
Optional: 1 bristle brush (linzer brush)
Water color paper or another support to print on:
Paper choices: Fabriano Aristico, Arches Platine, Arches 300 lb, Rives BFK, Saunders Somerset, Whatman Watercolor and printmaking papers, Lana Royal, Hollingsworth Kent
Other supports: wood, glass, Plexiglas, stone, ANYTHING YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TRYING!
Black bag or box to store oversized support as it dries
Optional: hair dryer that you can lock to the "cool" setting
Materials Fee: $55.00
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
ENFIELD Room: Darkroom
Special Session : June 28 - July 1

Jill Enfield, one of this country's most experienced and respected handcoloring artists, is a fine art, editorial and commercial photographer. She has taught handcoloring and non-silver techniques at Parsons School of Design, The New School, FIT, NYU and ICP in New York, as well as workshops throughout the US and Europe. Her work is in the collections of RJ Reynolds Co., Southeast Banking Corp, Museo de Arte Moderno de Mediellin in Colombia, and the Boca Raton Museum of Art. Jill's commercial clients include Kodak, Hasselbald, Nikon, The Halekulani Hotel, LIFE and The New York Times Magazine. Her work has appeared in Nikon World, Camera and Darkroom Techniques, Archive Books, Step By Step, Shutterbug, and ZOOM. Jill is also a board member for "To Make The World A Better Place."


ARTS 377B/577B Section 1 Children's Environmental Portraiture
1 credit (undergraduate/graduate)
Focusing on environmental children's portraiture, this hands-on workshop explores camera techniques, lens selection, natural light, and fill light. Additionally, we will examine the important aspects of the shoot: client rapport, wardrobe, children-friendly locations and posing. Live models are used for daily photo sessions. Students may use either black /white or color film to complete contact sheets and work prints for next day preparations and critiques.
Students should bring the following:
35mm camera and portfolio.
Lab Fee: $55.00
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
DORSKIND Room: Darkroom
Special Session: July 6 - 9

Cheryl Machat Dorskind is a fine art and portrait photographer whose work has gained national prominence over the past decade. Her images have been published in newspapers, magazines and commissioned as cover art on best-selling novels. In addition, her photography is sought by distinguished collectors throughout the United States.

Ms Dorskind teaches photography and lectures at various institutions and museums. Her first book, The Art of Handpainting Photographs, (Amphoto, a division of Watson-Guptill; New York. (c)1998) is a comprehensive work on the subject. With her husband and two daughters, she lives in Westhampton, New York and is currently working on a second book.


ARTS 377K/577K Section 1 The Intuitive Zone System (tm)
1 credit (undergraduate/graduate)
The Intuitive Zone System is a modern, almost holistic approach to getting the highest level of artistic expression with today's black and white materials. It may be seen as a break from the traditions of Ansel Adams and Minor White. The Intuitive approach, developed by photographer and educator Martin S. Silverman, proposes a logical and pragmatic system to maximize creative control. Learn to understand the use of black and white materials through a unique viewpoint of understanding aesthetic, emotive and passionate concepts about light and exposure. Knowledge of the traditional Zone System and darkroom experience is helpful, but not required.
Students should bring the following:
portfolio
Lab Fee: $55.00
SILVERMAN 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Special Session: July 10 & 11

Martin S. Silverman is a fine art photographer who has combined his love of creating images, teaching and writing with a log-standing career in the photographic industry. His photography has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the United States since 1978. Mr. Silverman is also the recipient of several grants from the New York State Council on the Arts. Extensively published, he has also been a contributing editor and writer for numerous publications including the International Center of Photography Encyclopedia of Photography.

Mr. Silverman began teaching photography in 1976, specializing in the application of technique to the philosophy of aesthetics. He has held teaching positions at New York University, The New York Botanical Garden, and Wave Hill Center for Environmental Studies. He continues to be a guest lecturer on subjects of the Zone System and aesthetic issues in developing personal vision at workshops and universities around the United States. Included are the International Center of Photography in New York, The Southampton Master Photography Workshops, the Palm Beach Photographic Workshops as well as the Tuscany Photo Workshops and Cortona Center of Photography in Italy. Currently, he is Vice President of Mamiya America Corporation.


ARTS 577D/377D SEction 1 Interiors
1 credit (undergraduate/graduate)
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the processes and needs in photographing the interiors of structures. As a part of the instruction, students will photograph various rooms on locations. The topics covered in this course include: the equipment required for Interior Photography, the selection of proper film, the use of 35mm and 4x5 cameras, using hand-held light meters and lighting including available or natural light, hot lights and electronic flash lighting.
Students should bring the following:
Students are expected to have a 35mm camera with a wide angle lens and a tripod and be proficient in the use of these items. A familiarity with 120 and 4x5 formats will be advantageous.
Portfolio.
Materials Fee: $55.00
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
GAFFGA
Special Session: July 12 - 15

David Gaffga has over twenty-five years of experience as an Architectural Photographer having worked for magazines, architects, and interior designers as well as many other types of commercial clients. Areas of expertise include location lighting, styling interiors and exteriors, and facility with architectural plans and designer comps. Clients have included Cosmopolitan, House Beautiful, Newsweek, The New York Times, Saks Fifth Avenue, World Wide Volkswagen, Pace Gallery, and Sotheby's International Realty.


ARTS 377O/577O Section 1 Introduction to Photography
1 credit (undergraduate/graduate)
This course will provide an introduction to the art and techniques of the camera and darkroom. Students will learn basic black and white available light photography, including film exposure and development, variable contrast printing, enlarging, and dry mounting.
Students should bring the following: Students must provide their own fully adjustable 35mm camera (with manual f-stops and shutter speeds).
Materials Fee: $55.00
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
STEFANIK
Special Session: July 16 - 18

John Stefanik is a professor of photography at Suffolk Community College. He has taught many courses and workshops on photography. He has had solo and group shows at Nassau County Museum of Fine Arts, The Peconic Gallery, Saxon Gallery, Ashwaugh Hall and was awarded the Robert Raushenberg Fund for Young Artists. His work is in public and private collections.


ARTS 377A/577A Section 1 Exploring the Long Term Photography Project
1 credit (undergraduate/graduate)
This workshop is designed to assist participants who have been working (or plan to work) on projects and now wish to extend and intensify them. We will explore conventional and non-conventional approaches to the photo essay and their many challenges. Class discussion will emphasize intent, methods or working, ways of achieving insight and understanding, and the movement toward the successful resolution of the project. Issues explored will include: sources of subject matter, picture selection and their interrelationships, sequence and pace, length of the work, and final presentation (book, catalog, exhibition, etc.). Attention will be given to improving technical, aesthetic and perceptual abilities that contribute to the making of a strong and meaningful body of work. Examples of long term projects will be presented and analyzed.
Students should bring the following:
Portfolio
Materials Fee: $55.00
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
STEIN
Special Session: July 19 - 22

Harvey Stein is a professional photographer, teacher, and author living in New York City. He currently teaches at the International Center of Photography, The New School for Social Research, and Drew University. Stein had a book of photographs, Parallels: A Look at Twins, published by E.P. Dutton in 1978. Stein's second book, Artists Observed, was published by Harry Abrams, Inc. in 1986. His newest book, Coney Island, was published by W.W. Norton in 1998. Stein's photographs have been widely exhibited in the United States and Europe -- 44 one-person and 80 group shows to date. His photographs have been published in such periodicals as Time, Life, Psychology Today, Glamour, Connoisseur, Playboy, People, Forbes, Art News, Der Spiegel, Esquire, American Artist, Harpers, The New York Times, Smithsonian, New York and in all the major photo magazines.


ARTS 377E/577E Section 1 Landscape Photography
1 credit (undergraduate/graduate)
This workshop will emphasize the fact that in order to produce good quality photographs it is necessary to learn to control the tools of photography; camera equipment, lenses, film, light, and exposure. I will also cover important tips on developing a personal style, photographic design, and composition elements that characterize classic landscape photographs.
Prerequisite: Minimum of Introduction to Photography and/or basic working knowledge of photography. Materials Fee: $55.00
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
JONES
Special Session: July 23 - 25

Daniel Jones, currently residing on the North Fork of Eastern Long Island, earned his B.A. at California State University, Northridge. He studied illustration and design.

While pursuing a career in illustration, Daniel's interest turned to photography. Extensive travel and many long hours of darkroom work created a foundation for his current success.

Daniel is drawn to the power of straightforward description to reveal the essence of his subjects. Photographing with a large format camera allows him to achieve the clarity and tonality that he demands. Daniel is well-known for his finely crafted prints which possess a luminous three-dimensional quality.

Respected art critics have given Daniel's work positive attention. "His classic topographical studies combine a strong sense of place with nuances of mood and atmosphere that win out over objectivity," writes Helen Harrison of the New York Times. Robert Long of the Southampton Press writes, "The pictures have a great formal beauty."


ARTS 377C/577C Section 1 Self-Portrait
1 credit (undergraduate/graduate)
Self-portrait is one of the most fascinating photography themes. It is not only about having photography skills but also about knowing yourself. How do you see yourself and how do you translate this vision into photography? Do you see yourself with the same eyes you would see others? Are you more, or less, critical? How can you express emotions, feelings or thoughts? The technical part of the course focuses on seeing light, understanding the camera, and having the vision (seeing what is in the viewfinder). Managing the exposure and technical aids will also be discussed.
Students should bring the following: A camera with tripod, very long shutter release cable, and whatever you think you need to transform yourself into who you really are.
Materials Fee: $55.00
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
PFLEIDERER
Special Session: July 26 - 29

Renate Pfleiderer is a German-born advertising photographer with a studio in Sag Harbor, New York. She has shown and lectured extensively in Germany and the United States and has won numerous prizes, including two prestigious BOLI awards for outstanding achievement in advertising. Recently, she was honored by the Professional Photographers Society of New York and was named photographer of the year. Renate is one of the foremost artists in hand-colored Polaroid image transfers. However, the portrait is one of her favorite endeavors. Her unique portraitures of families, children, and weddings as well as family pets, have given her the reputation of creating works that will become priceless family heirlooms.

To ensure a quality experience for each participant, enrollment will be strictly limited. Students should have a portfolio of work available for review at the first class session. A working knowledge of 35mm cameras and darkroom techniques is required. For a Master Photography Brochure and more information please call or write:

Master Photography Workshop
Summer Office
Long Island University
Southampton College
Southampton, NY 11968-4198
(516) 287-8349
(516) 287-8427
Yoshi Higa, Director
Diane Vahradian, Assistant Director
Master Photography Exhibition

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Marine Science Center Summer Program

The Marine Science Center at Southampton College presents Marine Studies in the ultimate marine environment. Courses include the following.


Top College for Marine Science

Southampton College is one of the few schools in the country to offer an undergraduate program in Marine Science. The excellence of the program is nationally recognized. The College was selected from more than 1,500 institutions nationwide to be included in the 1996 edition of the Peterson's Guide Book, Top Colleges for Science.

Literally on the doorstep of the Atlantic, the College is within walking distance of Shinnecock Bay and less than a mile from the Atlantic Ocean. A fully equipped Marine Station on Shinnecock Bay, which includes a fleet of research vessels and running sea water, facilitates hands-on research and explorations of the surrounding marine environment.


Session I (May 24 - July 2)
ARTS 250 Underwater Photography
MS 110 The Oceans
BIOL/MS 201 Marine Phycology
BIOL/MS 209 Marine Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL/MS 341 Marine Ecology
BIOL/MS 344 Marine Mammals
MS 390 Marine Operations & Research

Session II (July 6 - August 14)
BIOL 105 Field Biology
AMS 225 Traditional Maritime Culture ARTS 350 Underwater Photography
Send e-mail to Professor Sandy Shumway (sshumway@sunburn.liunet.edu), or to the Summer Office ( caglioti@southampton.liunet.edu), or call (516) 287-8349 for details.

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Summer Writers Conference
24th Annual Writers Conference at Southampton

Wednesday June 30 - Friday July 8, 1999

Southampton College of Long Island University is pleased to announce the 24th annual Summer Writers Conference. The college is located in the heart of the Hamptons, a magnificent resort with a teeming arts community and scores of renowned writers. Tapping this local resource, the Conference provides a forum for writers of all genres to study and discuss writing. The Writers Conference will offer a READING/LECTURE series, where distinguished authors present their insights on the craft of writing, as well as eight-day WORKSHOPS with prominent writers of Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry. This year the reading and lecture series of the conference will focus on the topic, "What's Wrong with American Writing?" Mornings are free to write or explore the pristine beaches and seaside towns.

SUMMER CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

Orientation:
Barbeque and reception, Wednesday, June 30, 5:30 p.m.

Courses

ENGL 681A/381A Section 1 Poetry Workshop
1 credit
The premise: writing poetry cannot be taught, but rewriting can. The poems of participants will be discussed and changes will be suggested. Focus will be on new work, early drafts whose final direction may yet to be determined.
2:30-4:40P
COLLINS
Special Session: June 30 - July 8 (Register for Session 16)

Billy Collins is the author of six books of poetry including Picnic, Lightning (Univ. of Pittsburgh Press, 1997), The Art of Drowning (Univ. of Pittsburgh Press, 1995), The Apple that Astonished Paris (Univ. of Arkansas Press, 1988), and Questions About Angels (William Morrow, 1991), which was selected by Edward Hirsch for the National Poetry Series. Collins' poetry has appeared in anthologies, textbooks, and periodicals including The American Poetry Review, Harper's, The Paris Review, and The New Yorker. His work has been selected for The Best American Poetry in 1992, 1993, and 1997. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the New York Foundation for the Arts, The National Endowment of the Arts, and the Guggenheim Foundation.

ENGL 681B/381B Section 1 Fiction Workshop
1 credit
Finding your own voice and particular style are important aspects of fiction writing. Often students who haven't had much experience as writers try to decide where they fit among all the writers they have read: Faulkner, Hemmingway? But soon they grow restless for their own unique expression. In this course I will encourage the students to try to experiment with a variety of voices and styles until they find the best ways they can express a certain story or a novel. The class sessions will be devoted mainly to students' own work -- stories or chapters of novels -- which will be read ahead of time and then commented on in class. The criticism will be constructive. We will point out strengths as well as weaknesses and make suggestions for improvement. Throughout the course we will have casual discussions about the publishing aspect of writing -- how to go about getting agents, a publisher.
12:15-2:25P
RACHLIN
Special Session: June 30 - July 8 (Register for Session 16)

Nahid Rachlin is the critically acclaimed author of the novels Foreigner, Married to a Stranger, and The Heart's Desire, as well as a collection of short stories, Veil. She teaches at the New School for Social Research and is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts grant and numerous other awards.

ENGL 681C/381C Section 1 Short Story Workshop
1 credit
A workshop on voice, point of view, and the well-developed scene within the short story. If there is interest, special time will be dedicated to the "short-short," a favorite subgenre of the author's, for which there is a large literary market. Tips will also be offered on how to submit short stories for publication.
12:15 - 2:25P p.m.
HEMLEY
Special Session: June 30 - July 8 (Register for Session 16)

Robin Hemley's short fiction has won prizes including The Chicago Tribune's Nelson Algren Award, two Pushcart Prizes, Story Magazine's Humor Award, and the George Garrett Award for Fiction. He is author of three short story collections: All You Can Eat (Atlantic Monthly Press), The Mouse Town (Word Beat Press), and The Big Ear (Blair). He is also the author of a novel, The Last Studebaker (Graywolf Press), and a book on form widely used in Fiction workshops, Turning Life into Fiction (Story Press).

ENGL 681D/381D Section 1 Memoir and the Essay
1 credit
A workshop for writers of memoirs, essays, "New Journalism," and other forms of nonfiction. Students may be given reading and writing assignments, with the bulk of class time devoted to critiques of their already completed work.
2:30 - 4:40P
O'CONNOR
Special Session: June 30 - July 8 (Register for Session 16)

Stephen O'Connor is the author of the non-fiction book Will My Name be Shouted Out? Reaching Inner City Students Through the Power of Writing (Simon & Schuster). He is also the author of Rescue (Harmony), a collection of short fiction and poetry. His new book, The Orphan Trains: Charles Loring Brace and the Migration of America's Poorest Children; an examination of poverty and child welfare policy in 19th century America, is forthcoming from Houghton Mifflin. His work has appeared in many publications, including The New York Times, The Nation, and Partisan Review.

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WRITERS ON WRITING
READING AND LECTURE SERIES:
What's Wrong with American Writing?

Writers on Writing readings and lectures will be held June 30 - July 8 at 8:00 p.m., in the Ocean View Lounge of Southampton College.

June 30 Panel Discussion, moderated by Roger Rosenblatt
July 1-3 Three lectures, one each night
July 4 Barbeque
July 5-6 Two lectures
July 7 Student readings and responses
July 8 Panel discussion

Visiting Authors Include:
George Plimpton, author and editor
Roger Rosenblatt, essayist and television commentator
Spalding Gray, monologist
Walter Bernstein, screenwriter
Kaylie Jones, novelist
Billy Collins, poet
Nahid Rachlin, novelist
Stephen O'Connor, non-fiction writer
Kit Hathaway, poet
Robin Hemley, short story writer
Robert Reeves, novelist

Cost

All workshop students are automatically entitled to participate in the Writers on Writing series. Students who take more than one workshop will be permitted to take the additional credits at a discounted rate. Visitors who do not wish to enroll for a workshop but would like to participate in the Writers on Writing series may pay a flat fee for admission to all talks or may pay individually for each separate event.
One Workshop $550.00
Additional Workshop, per workshop $330.00
Housing $220.00 (to share a room)
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