The Myth of Innocence: Childhood as Cultural Phenomenon
June 28-July 25, 2008
The culmination of more than a decade of cooperation with Prague's Charles University, the Prague Summer Program offers writers the opportunity to be mentored by some of the most prestigious authors of contemporary English-language literature. The eager novice and seasoned professional alike are mentored with equal seriousness and respect. For the month of July participants are members of a unique and vital cultural community.
Faculty Creative writing workshops, limited to 12 participants, are offered in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and scriptwriting/playwriting. The 2008 faculty and guests include Robert Eversz, Stu Dybek, Robert Olen Butler, Richard Katrovas, Jack Myers, Roger Weingarten, Cynthia Hogue, Alison Deming, Robin Hemley, Lee Gutkind, Arnie Johnston & Debbie Percy.
Theme The Myth of Innocence: Childhood as Cultural Phenomenon
Morning workshops three days/week, writing assignments, lectures
Number of Programs/Year
1
Program Length
2 or 4 weeks
Group Size or S:T Ratio
12/workshop
Program Focus
Fiction, Non-fiction, Playwriting, Poetry
Faculty
2008: Includes Robert Eversz, Stu Dybek, Robert Olen Butler, Richard Katrovas, Jack Myers, Roger Weingarten, Cynthia Hogue, Alison Deming, Robin Hemley, Lee Gutkind, Arnie Johnston & Debbie Percy.
Costs
$3,250-$3,775 ($2,250-$2,775) for 4 wks (2 wks). Hotel shared lodging $2,050/4 wks or $1,025/2 wks. Academic credit & fellowships/scholarships available.
Global Locations
Czech Republic (Prague)
Months
June, July
Contact
Margaret von Steinen
Coordinator Prague Summer Program
Western Michigan University, 1903 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5331
United States
Phone: 269-387-2594
Fax: 269-387-0630
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