M.A. English Writing Studies

Coffee o’clock!

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 by Patricia Dennis

Come and enjoy a hot drink and an engaging chat with Dr. Mia Zamora about the M.A. in English Writing Studies program!

Start The Week Off WRITE!

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 by Patricia Dennis

Fall Graduate House!!!!

August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 by Kelli Hayes

Interested in finally pursuing that writing project that’s been on the back burner? Or, interested in bulking up your writing pedagogy? Check out Kean University’s MA Writing Studies program at the Graduate School’s fall Open House on Sept. 21st! Register today!

*All attendees will receive a $75 application fee waiver!

Summer Writing Invitational!

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 by Kelli Hayes

Join us for our summer Writing Invitational this July! Make progress on that writing project you’ve had on the back burner for a while now through participating in immersive and collaborative writing workshops with fellow writers! Reach out to Dr. Mia Zamora at mzamora@kean.edu for information on how to register now! Registration closes on June 30th!

We hope to see you there!!!

Writing Studies Retreat 2019!

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 by Kelli Hayes

Who’s excited for our #writreat this summer? We sure are! If anyone is interested in joining in on a time for focused writing and open dialogue about writing, there is still space available! Reach out to the program coordinator, Dr. Mia Zamora, at mzamora@kean.edu!

We hope to see you soon!

Writing Studies Showcase!

April 9, 2019April 9, 2019 by Kelli Hayes

Join the Writing Studies program and the Writing Project in celebrating and discussing student research! Learn and connect with others in the program!

2019 Spring Symposium!

April 2, 2019 by Kelli Hayes

Please join the Writing Studies program for an evening of celebrating and discussing all the fine work being accomplished in the program!

When: Thursday, May 2nd from 5 – 7: 30 PM

Where: Green Lane Academic Building, Room 405

Food: Potluck Style! If you plan to attend, we encourage you to bring a tasty treat or refreshment!

We hope to see you there!

2019 SUMMER OPTIONS!

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019 by Kelli Hayes

-Credits for both ENGLISH & WRITING STUDIES!

-Available to Undergraduate & Graduate Students!

-Every Student Will Receive $1000 REBATE!

Apply today:

Application for the Two Week “Writing Retreat” – May 2019 (3 credits)

Application for the Four Week “Writing Invitational” – July 2019 (6 credits)

Student Testimonials

Stephanie (Bowles) Jones (’19) is a product of Newark Public Schools. She attended Kean University for both undergraduate and graduate studies. She holds a BA in English with a concentration in Education as well as a MA in English Writing Studies. Stephanie kicked off her graduate studies by participating in Kean University’s Writing Project. A program in which she contributes to reigniting her passion for writing. Since completing the program, Stephanie has procured a literary agent from New York literary agency Folio Jr. and she is currently in the process of shopping her first manuscript to publishing companies. All of these accomplishments Stephanie attributes to her time spent working with the faculty and community of KUWP. In addition to be an aspiring published author, Stephanie has been an educator for ten years in Newark Public Schools as a middle school ELA teacher and most recently as a high school English teacher at University High School also located in Newark, NJ

Richonda Fegins ’18. During my time in the English and Writing Studies program I faced new challenges and had several triumphs, but above all, I was transformed. I made connections with professors, creatives, and other scholars around the world while also creating lively networked digital worlds with friends to collaborate. I was able to expand my knowledge extensively and find areas of interest that I wouldn’t have otherwise had. My thesis, Breaking the Manacles: Finding, Claiming, and Shaping Self was an auto ethnography where I studied myself and my creative process. I incorporated perspectives on the ways my work and process was impacted by things like gender, race, and digital/new media. The purpose of my thesis was to not only reclaim a bit of myself that I felt I had lost touch with, but to provide an open educational resource for those working through the same issues that I was. Ultimately, I wanted others to know that their voice and their story is not optional… it is needed. It was important to me, when entering the program, to be able to stay true to myself and to curate and produce work that I was proud of, and my mentor and advisor, Dr. Mia Zamora, gave me the leeway and the platform to do just that. Dr. Zamora was and always will be an inspiration to me; she exudes grace and professionalism, and has provided unconditional support for me since I first met her. To any prospective student considering this program, I want you to know that you will have someone in your corner who truly cares about your continued success and growth as a person and a scholar.