Reykjavík: Writing About Art and the Environment

Led by Professors Biswamit Dwibedy & Amanda Dennis

CL4000 Advanced Creative Writing
EN2020 Writing and Criticism
CL3100 The Poetic Experience: A Writing Workshop
CL2100 Introduction to Creative Writing: A Cross-Genre Workshop

Experience the wonderful art community of Iceland and write stories, poems, essays, and reviews based on the art you encounter. Focusing on writing particularly about the environment and environmental art, students will talk to contemporary artists, curators, writers, and translators who work in the tight-knit artistic community in Reykjavik. The National Gallery of Iceland, Hafnarhaus, Hafanrborg Art Center, Reykjavik Art Museum, and the Nordic House are some of the musuems students will visit. Students will also have a chance to present their work to the public and interact with their peers at educational institutions in Iceland.

Trip cost: €1,200
Includes round-trip transportation to the destination, hotel accommodations with breakfast, a group meal, local visits, professors’ trip costs, and VAT

Last day to register/cancel: January 19, 2025 • Late cancelation fee: Full cost of the trip
Payment for study trips must be made no later than January 31 for the Spring 2025 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program Office and Student Accounting Services.