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Writing Paris
The Place
 Paris has been called the "eternal city" and "the city of light." More than a geographical place, Paris seems to be a special state of mind. Rich in beauty and culture, it has inspired hundreds of essays by writers who hope to evoke its ambience and to reflect on their own responses. James Baldwin and F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jack Kerouac and Ernest Hemingway, Edith Wharton and Gertrude Stein – these writers and many more have written about art, night life, food, architecture, parks, and churches. Writing Paris invites students to join centuries of writers whose creativity and expression have been nurtured in Paris. |
The Seminar
The seminar, Writing Paris, will be directed by Professor Linda Simon of the Department of English. Writing Paris gives students a chance to join the many generations of writers who have found inspiration in this cosmopolitan city, home to some of the most famous novelists, poets, and essayists in the world. The featured courses are writing workshops: one focused on reviewing a wide variety of arts experiences; the other focused on travel essays.This seminar is developed for students with little or no French language and aims to provide an opportunity for students to experience Paris in a very special way. The program will make use of the incredible resources that Paris has to offer by integrating cultural activities and excursions into the core courses. Students live with French hosts to allow them to experience French life firsthand. In addition to Professor Simon, the Skidmore in Paris Resident Director and other staff are available throughout the semester to provide whatever support students might need.
