Department of English

This first-year seminar is held at Penn’s vibrant literary arts hub, the Kelly Writers House. Students can expect an in-depth introduction to the serious study of literature and creative writing—as well as collaborative, intensive work with an array of visiting poets, novelists, journalists, and other writers and artists giving readings, workshops, and colloquia at KWH throughout the semester. This course is suitable for first-year and upper-level students alike. Interested upper-level students can email blochj@writing.upenn.edu for permission to enroll.