your search terms

15 results  for creative writing  

  • X creative writing

creative writing concordia montreal

Stephanie Bolster

ekphrasis, the lyric, poetry

creative writing concordia montreal

Maya Rae Oppenheimer

cultural history, history of media arts, materiality

creative writing concordia montreal

Sina Queyras

ecopoetics, poetry, women's writing

creative writing concordia montreal

Kate Sterns

creative writing, writing fiction, anatomical waxworks

creative writing concordia montreal

Josip Novakovich

writing fiction, creative nonfiction, short story

creative writing concordia montreal

Cynthia Girard-Renard

visual arts, social justice, poetry

creative writing concordia montreal

Stéphane Martelly

research-creation, creative writing, visual arts

creative writing concordia montreal

Mary di Michele

'langscape', memory, creative writing

creative writing concordia montreal

Mikhail Iossel

international literature, creative writing, writing workshops

creative writing concordia montreal

Matthew Robert Anderson

cultural studies, New Testament, pilgrimage

creative writing concordia montreal

Kit Brennan

playwriting, narrative, storytelling

creative writing concordia montreal

Elizabeth (Liz) Howard

poetry, research-creation, Indigenous knowledges

creative writing concordia montreal

Laurie Milner

contemporary art, artist's writing, art theory

creative writing concordia montreal

Gillian Sze

creative writing, poetry, Canadian literature

creative writing concordia montreal

voice, acting, voice training

top associated keywords  A-Z

  • visual arts 23
  • writing fiction 4
  • creative nonfiction 4
  • drama/performance 28
  • playwriting 7
  • storytelling 42
  • women's writing 6
  • art of the novel 8
  • Canadian literature 5
  • children's literature 4
  • collaborative writing 2
  • contemporary literature 5
  • creative process 6
  • cultural history 54
  • Eastern Europe 6
  • ecopoetics 3
  • ekphrasis 2
  • feminism 23
  • history of medicine 7
  • human body 22
  • humour and parody 12
  • literature studies 33
  • oral history 18
  • popular culture 32
  • research-creation 40
  • short story 4
  • social justice 96
  • temporality 14
  • Victorian era 4
  • war and organized violence 21
  • women's studies 24
  • writing workshops 2
  • 'langscape' 1
  • 'ruin porn' 1
  • 19th century 21
  • absence d'oeuvre 1
  • anatomical waxworks 1
  • art and re-enactment 1
  • art historiography 5
  • art theory 4
  • artist's writing 1
  • autobiography 8
  • avant-garde writing 3

Rotate your screen 90 degrees to explore Concordia University.

For more search features, try concordia.ca/explore on your computer.

  • Quiz: Find Your Program
  • Browse Program Categories
  • Find a Career
  • Career Quiz
  • Chat With Students
  • Study Abroad
  • Scholarships
  • Job Opportunities
  • Virtual Tours
  • Counsellors

Programs to Consider

Related career(s), concordia university, creative writing (ba), description:, prerequisites:.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Request More Information about this Program

Concordia university weblinks™.

  • About SchoolFinder.com
  • Meet the Team
  • Our Partners
  • Privacy Policy
  • The SchoolFinder Group

StudyinCanada.com

ScholarshipsCanada.com

  • GradSchoolFinder.com
  • Career-College.com
  • LanguageSchoolFinder.com
  • Books4Exchange.com
  • SchoolFinderGroup.com
  • Let's Connect
  • Advertise with us
  • School Administrator
  • Counsellor Toolbox

Your SchoolFinder login gets you access to the whole platform!

Get instantly matched to scholarships, receive deadline alerts, and find advice on scholarship applications.

Get matched to schools and programs in Canada, request information, and learn how to thrive as an international student.

Your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please enable JavaScript to access SchoolFinder.com. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you continue to experience technical difficulties.

creative writing concordia montreal

English and Creative Writing

Concordia University

Associate of Arts Degree

Alexander College logo

Alexander College

Associate of arts (business) degree, associate of science degree, hospitality and tourism management.

University College of Cape Breton logo

University College of Cape Breton

Art and design.

University of Alberta logo

University of Alberta

Environmental studies.

University of Toronto logo

University of Toronto

University of British Columbia logo

University of British Columbia

History and theory of art.

University of Ottawa logo

University of Ottawa

Biomedical mechanical engineering, deadline information.

creative writing concordia montreal

Ask admission

We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Their use improves our sites' functionality and enables our partners to advertise to you. By continuing to use our website or clicking on the I agree button you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. Details on how we use cookies can be found in our Cookie Policy

Don’t miss out!

Sign up or Log in now to save your favorites.

Get updates on your chosen subjects and programs

Wishlist your ideal programs

Save time sending enquiries to programs providers

  • Program Finder
  • Internships
  • Scholarships
  • Collections
  • Bachelor programs
  • Masters programs
  • PhD programs
  • MBA programs
  • PostDoc programs
  • Norway programs
  • US programs
  • UK programs
  • Canada programs
  • Germany programs
  • Italy programs
  • Netherlands programs
  • Australia programs
  • New Zealand programs
  • Applied Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Clients and Partners
  • Public relations

Author / Writer / Columnist / Educator

creative writing concordia montreal

As a writer, I’ve always dreamed about becoming an author. My dream finally came true with the publication of my children’s book, The Black Velvet Jacket . My advice is to never give up on your dreams. In time, they will come true.

Hope is the springboard to all dreams coming true.  Always have hope!

Please enjoy the many articles found in my column Living in the Now , in The Suburban Newspaper.  Along with articles found in the West Island News Blog.

Yearly, I teach creative writing courses and give workshops in: Journal Writing, Memoir Writing, Creative Non-Fiction, Novella, Personal Essay and Writing for Children.  Follow me here or on social media for my latest teaching schedule.

Enjoy reading The Black Velvet Jacket, click here to purchase the book.

Subscribe to the Weekend Morning Newsletter to keep up-to-date with my latest articles, teaching schedule and the next Writer’s Workshop.

I hope writers, readers and story lovers of all ages will come here to enjoy my articles, books, poetry and workshops.

Maybe some will be inspired and they too, will publish their words.     – Suzanne

Latest Articles & News

Cjad 800 am radio interview – viva las curas, baby with anthony bonaparte.

Listen to our CJAD 800 Radio Interview with The Suburban Radio Hour, Features Editor Anthony Bonaparte. How did we get started and what the yearly campaigns are about? We are Lighting up the Future of Diabetes with Showgirls & Showguys and High Rollers! Wear your FEATHER$$ JDRF – VIVA LAS CURAS – To donate:  https://jdrf.akaraisin.com/ui/jdrfwalk2024/p/Suzanne

JOURNALING FOR WELLNESS at the Jewish Public Library.

Join us at the JPL for a creative and soothing workshop which teaches: What is journaling? The health & wellness benefits of journaling A personal self-discovery journey Documenting your history Let’s set-up your journal Writing & spiritual time with a writer’s meditation Sharing the experience Participants need to attend with a personal journal. Schedule: Tuesday, […]

BLOSSOM INTO A WRITER at the Cummings Centre

Spring into Creative Writing @ The Cummings Centre. WRITE ABOUT IT with Suzanne Reisler Litwin. Join our Online or In Person Creative Writing Classes.   ONLINE: LIT 376 – Write About It – Wednesdays, May 1 – June 5, 1-2:30 pm, 6 Classes. LIT 376-01 – Write About It – Wednesdays, June 19 & 26, 1-2:30 pm, […]

WRITING YOUR MEMOIR at Concordia University

Spring into a creative writing class with me. Memoirs aren’t just for people in the senior chapters of their lives. If you’re old enough to be in this course, you’ve lived through a lot. You have a story that’s unique, one which deserves to be written for posterity… or maybe for a publisher with an […]

Viva Las Curas, Baby!

It’s spring time and you know what comes along with that, baby?  The official launch of my Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) campaign to raise funds to help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.

I Sense Your Humour

Am I the only person who fears stepping into dog poop in the spring time? It seems to be everywhere.  Believe me when I tell you, the fear is real!  A funny Noonie story is upon us…

Here’s Looking at You Kid

I think I’ve become my dear Auntie Bella: Thick glasses, over bundled winter wear, sensible boots, carrying a shopping bag, hat hair, and always with lipstick on her teeth. I’m really serious!

Happy 10th Anniversary! Please Sit at Our Table

In 2014, I submitted this article to The Suburban Newspaper, specifically to Anthony Bonaparte, the Features Editor, Web Editor and Editorial Cartoonist.  Luckily for me, he liked it.  I submitted a few more articles and again, he liked them.  These articles started my column, “Living in the Now”.   Hundreds of articles later, I’m thrilled to reach […]

Schmatta Cake

The word schmatta (rag) can also translate to something or someone being worn out. Such as in this example: “After cleaning out the garage for hours, she was feeling like a schmatta.” Another example: “His clothing was so worn and torn, he looked like a schmatta.”  But what is a schmatta cake and why is it […]

Memory Lane Surprises

Cleaning out my filing cabinet usually takes me a few days to do. In every file folder there are things I need and things I don’t.  But what slows down the process are the trips down many memory lanes.

Hippity Hips

I sometimes think about how hard it was for me to become a teacher. Then, I think about how grateful I am to be a teacher.  At 23 years old, I got my first teaching job at Trafalgar School for Girls in Montreal, Canada. The year was 1986 and I was really nauseous on my […]

Pass the Hat

It all started with a hat. A soft, slightly woolly hat.  “Ladies, I’m going to pass this hat around. Please put in anything you want. Maybe $5 or $10 or even $20.”  On that Christmas Party night, we collected $125.00. Following that evening, the WHHS Gals donated the funds to The Gazette Christmas Fund. Collectively, we felt […]

Recipe of Life

Truth be told, I don’t follow a recipe very well. Perhaps it’s my need to improvise all the time? Maybe it’s the methodical time involved in carefully following the steps? Maybe I just can’t “FOLD IN THE CHEESE?” Although, this week my son said, “Ma! You made a fantastic, the best ever Mac N’Cheese.” So, […]

If You Look, You Will Find

Like many people during these difficult times, I too, am looking for happiness. I’m searching for peace and resolve. Could it be found in a dinner date with friends? Could it be in the act of helping others? Could it simply be found on the back of a truck? Is this truck smiling?

Even in the Darkest Moments

In the last weeks, my love for humanity has been shattered, battered, and scattered. I’ve felt hopeless, lifeless, and joyless.  I keep asking myself, what can I do? What is my role? How can I help? How can I rise?  I do believe there is a light, if we reach far within ourselves to find it.

Lessons from the Canoe 2023 – New Beginnings, Never Endings

Once in the canoe, we don’t speak for the first 10 minutes. We are both taking in the exceptional views, smells, sounds, and feel of the water. Shhhhhhh, you can hear the loons, the breeze, the water droplets falling off my paddle into the water. The stillness isn’t still, but it feels of the moment.  […]

Journaling for Wellness Workshop – October 17, 7-9 pm.

Journaling for Wellness Workshop Let’s set-up your journal and start the journey of wellness for yourself. It’s your time with you, your words & thoughts. Journaling for Wellness Workshop, Tuesday, October 17th, 7-9 pm, online. Enjoy a beautiful, soothing 2 hour workshop which teaches: 1. What is journaling? 2. The health & wellness benefits of […]

We R’ Wellness

In the car with our bags packed, we headed to Camp B’nai Brith in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec in the Laurentian Mountains. Part of me couldn’t believe I was doing this, which was both in my comfort zone and really out of my comfort zone.  But with each year of life, I commit to trying something new. Actually, […]

Willow Tree, by Helen Zener Buck

My glorious student, Helen Zener Buck, is a Torontonian who now lives in Montreal since 2021.  She states, “I am a 94-year-old poet and artist inspired by nature.”  During one of our nature appreciation writing classes, Helen read her poem, Willow Tree, to the class.  After hearing it, we were all completely transfixed.  I asked Helen if I could […]

They’re Playing Our Song

Pump up the volume for this article — I was just walking down the aisle of my local grocery store, when suddenly I heard one of my favourite songs.  Now, I’m dancing in the aisle!  Seriously, I’m dancing and singing at the same time.  I’ve lost complete control of my responsibilities and I LOVE IT!

Subscribe to the Weekend Morning Newsletter , to receive the latest articles and teaching/workshop schedule.

CLOSE

Get all the articles.

creative writing concordia montreal

Next-Gen. Now.

  • Study resources
  • Calendar - Graduate
  • Calendar - Undergraduate
  • Class schedules
  • Class cancellations
  • Course registration
  • Important academic dates
  • More academic resources
  • Campus services
  • IT services
  • Job opportunities
  • Safety & prevention
  • Mental health support
  • Student Service Centre (Birks)
  • All campus services
  • Calendar of events
  • Latest news
  • Media Relations
  • Faculties, Schools & Colleges
  • Arts and Science
  • Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
  • John Molson School of Business
  • School of Graduate Studies
  • All Schools, Colleges & Departments.
  • Directories

Faculty of Arts and Science

Department of English

  • Faculty members
  • Undergraduate
  • Creative Writing
  • Composition & professional writing
  • Courses & advising
  • Research initiatives
  • Mordecai Richler Reading Room
  • Awards, prizes, and activities
  • Student associations & publications
  • Writing at Concordia

Writing in Montreal

Montreal has always attracted writers. The city's active English-language literary scene crosses borders of media and language. Concordia University is at its heart.

Under the influence of Montreal

creative writing concordia montreal

For a literary publishing house like ourselves, Montreal’s diversity, French-language cultural scene, and dynamic English-language community of writers and publishers make it an exciting place to be. In the 1950s, it was Montreal writers such as Irving Layton, Louis Dudek, and F.R. Scott who, with their writing and small presses, dragged English Canadian literature kicking and screaming into the modern age. Their efforts laid the foundation for what is today an active writing and publishing scene, including literary translation. There are reading series such as the Atwater Poetry Project, Résonance, and Concordia’s Writers Read. The Quebec Writers Federation has hundreds of members and sponsors the annual QWF Book Awards. The city is home to the Montreal International Poetry Prize and Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival. The Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec, whose members include literary houses and a university press, publishes the Montreal Review of Books . Literary and cultural magazines such as Vallum , Maisonneuve , and Matrix contribute to the cultural mulch. Low-cost housing (compared to other cities), four universities, a healthy street life, and a supportive literary community make Montreal a destination city for students and writers alike. 

— Simon Dardick, co-publisher, Véhicule Press

Life in Montreal

Safe, clean and cosmopolitan, Montreal offers a high quality of living at a low cost of living. In an affordable city with a fun atmosphere, Montrealers thrive on great food, sports and culture. We have the best bike paths in North America and have been rated the best student city in North America.

creative writing concordia montreal

© Concordia University

Investigation into harassment allegations against Concordia creative writing prof over

Jon paul fiorentino no longer works at university, but school won't say if it's connected to findings.

creative writing concordia montreal

Social Sharing

Nearly two years after allegations of sexual misconduct  in Concordia University's creative writing program were first raised, an independent investigation into one of the former professors in the program, Jon Paul Fiorentino, is now complete. However, the outcome of the investigation isn't clear.

CBC obtained a copy of a letter dated Oct. 11 addressed to complainant Emma Healey, a writer now based in Toronto.

The letter from Carolina Willsher, associate vice-president of human resources for Concordia, is in response to Healey's complaint against Fiorentino.

Healey filed a formal complaint in May 2018 about a romantic relationship she had with Fiorentino while she was a student in the program. It began as consensual, she said, but was eventually marred by an imbalance of power.

"The university took your complaint seriously and your complaint was thoroughly investigated in accordance with the relevant university policies," Willsher said in the letter.

creative writing concordia montreal

"I want to inform you that the necessary steps and actions in response to this matter have been taken," Willsher said.

Willsher then explained that privacy laws prevented her from giving any more details.

"I can however assure you that this matter was thoroughly analyzed and evaluated and that any actions taken are commensurate with the findings of the investigation," Willsher concluded.

In an interview with CBC, Healey said Willsher told her in a follow-up telephone call that Fiorentino was no longer employed at Concordia, although Willsher stressed that his employment status wasn't necessarily tied to the results of the investigation.

Concordia spokesperson Fiona Downey confirmed to CBC that Fiorentino is no longer employed there, but she, too, wouldn't say if Fiorentino's employment status is linked to the outcome of the investigation, citing privacy laws.

Multiple investigations

In January 2018 the university launched multiple internal investigations, a " climate review " of the English department, as well as a task force to provide a university-wide assessment of Concordia's environment.

Fiorentino and another professor, David McGimpsey, were both the subject of complaints , and their classes were reassigned to other professors.

  • Exclusive Prominent Montreal writers investigated in Concordia sexual misconduct allegations inquiry

Downey told CBC in an email that McGimpsey is still a part-time faculty member in the English department. She wouldn't comment on the status of the investigation into the complaint against him.

Neither Fiorentino nor McGimpsey could be reached for comment.

Fiorentino's lawyer told CBC in a text message he wouldn't answer any questions about the case.

Complaint process 'elliptical, opaque and confusing'

Healey said filing a complaint and waiting for the result have been arduous.

She said throughout the investigation, there were long periods where the university wasn't in touch with her, and then the independent investigator would suddenly insist she provide new, detailed information on tight deadlines to clarify her previous statements.

"I would not recommend anyone go through this process. It's incredibly difficult," Healey said.

"It's elliptical, opaque and confusing."

Concordia's climate review recommended the provincial government change privacy laws to make the process more transparent for complainants, so students could learn if their alleged harasser has been sanctioned, fired or exonerated.

The CAQ government said it had no immediate plans to do so.

Healey said despite her frustration, the end of the investigation is like the closing of a chapter.

"I don't know if closure is the right word, but it definitely takes something off of my mind."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

creative writing concordia montreal

Steve Rukavina has been with CBC News in Montreal since 2002. In 2019, he won a RTDNA award for continuing coverage of sexual misconduct allegations at Concordia University. He's also a co-creator of the podcast, Montreapolis. Before working in Montreal he worked as a reporter for CBC in Regina and Saskatoon. You can reach him at [email protected].

  • Follow Steve Rukavina on Twitter

Related Stories

  • CAQ government has no plans to change privacy laws in light of Concordia report on sexual harassment
  • Concordia University task force proposes mandatory sexual violence prevention training for all
  • Climate of mistrust, favouritism and sexual misconduct in Concordia English department, report finds
  • 2 Concordia University profs stripped of teaching duties amid allegations of sexual misconduct
  • Concordia launches investigation into alleged sexual misconduct, president denies prior knowledge

Concordia to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct in creative writing program: president

Some former students referred to some professors as "skirt chasers" and  "vipers," whom women in the program warned each other to avoid

You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account.

Article content

Concordia University president Alan Shepard says he was alerted Monday to what some on social media are calling an “open secret” that spanned decades: allegations of sexual misconduct and a toxic environment created by certain professors in the university’s Creative Writing program.

Shepard called a news conference Wednesday afternoon to respond to allegations published Monday in an online essay by Mike Spry, a former Concordia creative writing student. Spry wrote that in his 14-year association with Concordia, he had “been witness to and made aware of innumerable instances of unwanted affection, groping, inappropriate remarks and propositions.”

Concordia to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct in creative writing program: president Back to video

There with you then. Here with you now. As a critical part of the community for over 245 years,The Gazette continues to deliver trusted English-language news and coverage on issues that matter. Subscribe now to receive:

  • Unlimited online access to our award-winning journalism including thought-provoking columns by Allison Hanes, Josh Freed and Bill Brownstein.
  • Opportunity to engage with our commenting community and learn from fellow readers in a moderated forum.
  • Unlimited online access to the Montreal Gazette and National Post, including the New York Times Crossword, and 14 more news sites with one account
  • Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.
  • Montreal Gazette ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, where you can share and comment..

There with you then. Here with you now. As a critical part of the community for over 245 years,The Gazette continues to deliver trusted English-language news and coverage on issues that matter. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

  • Access articles from across Canada with one account.
  • Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.
  • Enjoy additional articles per month.
  • Get email updates from your favourite authors.

Sign In or Create an Account

Spry, who admitted certain improprieties on his own part in the essay, claimed power abuses and sexual misconduct are rampant in the CanLit community in general, and at Concordia in particular. In response, several students and alumni have posted on social media their contention that sexual misconduct has been a problem in the creative writing program for many years, some naming specific professors.

Several former students of the program told the Montreal Gazette that certain professors are known for having sexual relationships with their students. Some referred to these professors as “skirt chasers” and  “vipers,” whom women in the program warned each other to avoid. One former student referred to these professors as the “Concordia Penis Cabal.”

Shepard said he is launching an investigation into the allegations, meeting with students, faculty and staff in the creative writing program “to listen, support and chart a path forward.”

“I want to start by saying we’re profoundly sorry that some of our alumni and our students have experienced the things that they are reporting to have experienced,” he told reporters. “We take this stuff very seriously, very seriously, and we deeply regret the kinds of experiences that have been reported and we are going to take action.”

Get the most interesting story of the day.

  • There was an error, please provide a valid email address.

By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.

The next issue of Today's One Read will soon be in your inbox.

We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again

Some courses in the Creative Writing program were cancelled Tuesday and Wednesday, students in the program told The Gazette. Shepard said that by law and according to Concordia’s policies, he could not comment on specific human resources matters, nor say whether any specific professors are being investigated or whether any have been suspended or otherwise disciplined.

He said the recent allegations will be examined as part of a university-wide assessment of the school’s policies and programs related to sexual violence and misconduct, launched at his request in 2014. A report on that assessment, led by deputy provost Lisa Ostiguy, is expected to be delivered to Shepard sometime this year.

Several current and former Concordia students told The Gazette that some professors routinely pursued sexual relationships with their students.

“There were professors you just knew to stay away from. We would call them the vipers,” said April Ford, an author who graduated from Concordia’s Creative Writing program in 2007.

Katia Grubisic, who graduated from the school’s Creative Writing Masters program in 2005 and recently taught in the program, said one professor in particular was known for trying to sleep with “some of the more vulnerable students.”

“There were women who didn’t want to come forward (to complain) even though they were encouraged to do so by a lot of us, for a variety of reasons, because of grades, because of reputation … . He was tenured, there was nothing we could do. There was no universe in which he would be fired. We would just basically try to make sure that our friends came home, after an evening,” of drinking with certain professors, she said.

She said one professor would regularly invite students to his residence, and would often attempt to have them sleep over.

Grubisic said Concordia’s Creative Writing program has some very good professors and staff, and it is a shame that certain professors in the program have hurt its reputation.

“They are twice culpable; once against the individuals against whom they’ve trespassed and also against the communities that then required years and years to rebuild (their reputations). I already heard of one person yesterday who emailed me, who had applied to the graduate program, but they were choosing to decline the offer of acceptance because of this.”

She said she was well-treated at Concordia herself, as a student and as a part-time faculty member, but “there was definitely this kind of Concordia Penis Cabal that I was not a part of and didn’t want to be a part of and it was very obvious and so alienating.”

Grubisic, and others, expressed frustration with the fact that earlier attempts to draw attention to problems with the program did not garner the attention Spry’s essay has.

“It still took a male alumni who admitted his complicity with what was going on, three years after Emma Healey published an article essentially saying what Mike Spry said. I guess she just wasn’t believable enough,” Grubisic said.

Emily Zuberec, a fifth-year student in the creative writing department, said when she entered the program she heard stories about a professor who had dated students over the years and was flirtatious during class.

When she discovered that the same professor would be teaching a fiction class she had registered for, Zuberec dropped the course.

“I transferred out because there was no way I could be in a class with this person that I had heard so much about,” she said, referring to one of the professors who has been the subject of sexual misconduct allegations this week.

One of Zuberec’s friends stayed in the class, Zuberec said, and told her the professor made passes at some students and “engaged in inappropriate conversations and flattery that didn’t necessarily revolve around writing.”

She also said it is common knowledge that some professors in the department have been engaged in inappropriate conduct with students, but added that there are many outstanding professors “who counterbalance a toxic environment with their positivity and their dedication.”

Current creative writing students are happy the allegations have become public, and want Concordia to deal with the situation once and for all, she said.

“The internet is ablaze with this right now,” Zuberec said. “The question people have is whether Concordia will shape up and address this properly.”

Katherine Wilton of the Montreal Gazette contributed to this report.

[email protected]

Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.

Opinion: Montreal is a refuge, because after 35 years in Toronto, I’m battle-weary

French used less often as exclusive language to greet customers, oqlf says, île-aux-tourtes bridge to close toward montreal this weekend, business community denounces quebec's latest french rules in open letter, wrong body sent to quebec family after father dies on cuban vacation.

This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here . By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy .

You've reached the 20 article limit.

You can manage saved articles in your account.

and save up to 100 articles!

Looks like you've reached your saved article limit!

You can manage your saved articles in your account and clicking the X located at the bottom right of the article.

IMAGES

  1. Creative Writing Montreal : Concordia University

    creative writing concordia montreal

  2. About

    creative writing concordia montreal

  3. English and Creative Writing (BA)

    creative writing concordia montreal

  4. Writing in Montreal

    creative writing concordia montreal

  5. Creative Non-Fiction at Concordia University

    creative writing concordia montreal

  6. Copies Concordia Inc

    creative writing concordia montreal

COMMENTS

  1. Creative Writing (BA)

    Montreal's vibrant English-language literary scene offers a showcase for the work of student writers as well as published authors. The skills acquired in our Creative Writing program can help prepare you for a professional life as a writer, editor, or publisher in print or in electronic media. ... How Concordia's creative writing program ...

  2. Creative Writing

    Our program will enhance every aspect of your development and Montreal will inspire — as it has for generations of writers before you. Learn more about the Creative Writing program. Programs. ... Creative writing. [email protected] 514-848-2424, ext. 2343. Visit us. Room LB-641 1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Montreal, QC H3G 1M8 J.W ...

  3. Diploma in Creative Writing

    Your takeaways. This program is a great way to help you: Explore a variety of different writing skills; Improve your ability to express yourself creatively; Develop your vision and voice as a storyteller; Learn various narrative techniques like character and plot development; Familiarize yourself with various aspects of the publishing world;

  4. Creative Writing (BA) Program By Concordia ...

    Concordia's Creative Writing program, one of the first of its kind in Canada, immerses you in every aspect of the writing life, from the development of ideas to the publication of finished works.As a Creative Writing student, you'll learn to approach literature from a writer's point of view as you develop your own craft under the guidance of published writers and fellow students.

  5. Creative Writing, B.A.

    The Creative Writing program at Concordia University Montréal, one of the first of its kind in Canada, immerses you in every aspect of the writing life, from the development of ideas to the publication of finished works. Concordia University Montréal. Montréal , Canada. Top 3% worldwide. Studyportals University Meta Ranking.

  6. English and Creative Writing (BA) Program By Concordia University |Top

    Learn more about English and Creative Writing (BA) Program including the program highlights, fees, ... Concordia is an English-language university in the heart of the world-class city of Montreal, Canada. From classroom to lab, in our libraries and on our streets, the Concordia community is resolutely anchored to the real world — open and ...

  7. English

    The English - Creative Writing program offered by Concordia University Montréal gives you the opportunity to pursue your degree by choosing between English Literature and Creative Writing. Concordia University Montréal. Montréal , Canada. Top 3% worldwide. Studyportals University Meta Ranking.

  8. Explore Concordia: creative writing

    creative writing, writing fiction, anatomical waxworks. Josip Novakovich. writing fiction, creative nonfiction, short story. Cynthia Girard-Renard. visual arts, social justice, poetry. ... Rotate your screen 90 degrees to explore Concordia University. For more search features, ...

  9. Creative Writing (BA)

    Programs to Consider English and Creative Writing (BA) (Concordia University) English - Creative and Professional Writing (University of Waterloo) Creative Writing and English Language and Literature (Western University) Creative Writing (BA) (York University) Bachelor of Creative Arts - Toronto (Yorkville University - Ontario Campus) view all

  10. r/Concordia on Reddit: Can anyone from the creative writing program

    The reddit for students of Concordia University of Montreal, Quebec / Le reddit des étudiants et étudiantes de L'université Concordia à Montréal, Québec ... Hi, I was accepted into the creative writing minor starting from the winter 2021 semester. I don't know whether I was in the same pool of applicants that were applying for the major ...

  11. English

    You'll have the freedom to explore your creative vision and find your voice as a writer and scholar in the artistically vibrant city of Montreal. Our program's flexibility allows you to propose a thesis project in traditional or innovative genres and media, including digital. By pursuing training as a writer in the context of a literature ...

  12. StudyQA

    Concordia University Montreal, Canada. www.concordia.ca Study mode: On campus Languages: English . 601-800 place StudyQA ranking: 4407 Duration: 4 years. Similar programs ... The Honours in English and Creative Writing program allows you to both work on your craft as a creative writer, and develop a broad context in which to see your own ...

  13. Current Creative Writing Program Culture : r/Concordia

    The reddit for students of Concordia University of Montreal, Quebec / Le reddit des étudiants et étudiantes de L'université Concordia à Montréal, Québec ... I chose creative writing as my first choice. I like to write and I've heard that Concordia is one of the best universities in the country for creative writing. Thanks. Share Sort by:

  14. Questions About Creative Writing Program and studying in Montreal

    The reddit for students of Concordia University of Montreal, Quebec / Le reddit des étudiants et étudiantes de L'université Concordia à Montréal, Québec Members Online • hrichard66 . Questions About Creative Writing Program and studying in Montreal ! Hey anyone in the creative writing program who can talk about their experience a bit. ...

  15. English and Creative Writing, B.A.

    English and Creative Writing ; About. The Concordia University Montréal offers a degree in English and Creative Writing. Immerse yourself in the writing life - and develop a cultural vocabulary - by looking at the human condition through many literary modes, while studying works which include aspects of psychology, history, and philosophy.

  16. PDF Creative Writing in Canada: A Brief Overview of Degree Programs

    The graduate program at Montreal's Concordia. University bills itself as "arguably the best, and the highest recommended, professional writing program in Canada". Concordia's course matrix differs radically from UBC's in that at ... "Creative Writing Overview". Concordia University Department of English. Feb. 20, 2003.

  17. Suzanne Reisler Litwin / Author / Writer / Columnist / Educator

    April 3, 2024. Spring into Creative Writing @ The Cummings Centre. WRITE ABOUT IT with Suzanne Reisler Litwin. Join our Online or In Person Creative Writing Classes. ONLINE: LIT 376 - Write About It - Wednesdays, May 1 - June 5, 1-2:30 pm, 6 Classes. LIT 376-01 - Write About It - Wednesdays, June 19 & 26, 1-2:30 pm, […]

  18. Certificate in Creative Writing

    To obtain this certificate, students must complete the above course and two (2) out of the eight (8) elective courses listed below. For course descriptions, schedules and registration, click on the links of each course. Basic Editing Practices (CEJN 110) Writing for Children (CEJN 118) Writing a Novella (CEJN 120) Creative Non-Fiction (CEJN 122)

  19. Screenwriting, Short Course

    About. In this Screenwriting course offered by Concordia University Montréal , you'll learn by writing your own script, developing characters, creating tension, building conflicts, finding resolution. Concordia University Montréal. Montréal , Canada. Top 3% worldwide. Studyportals University Meta Ranking. 4.3 Read 143 reviews.

  20. Another Concordia creative writing prof faces harassment allegations

    At least two former students in the creative writing program at Concordia University in Montreal have filed formal complaints of sexual harassment against a professor who remains in the English ...

  21. Writing in Montreal

    Creative Writing; Writing in Montreal Writing in Montreal. Montreal has always attracted writers. The city's active English-language literary scene crosses borders of media and language. ... Creative writing. [email protected] 514-848-2424, ext. 2343. Visit us. Room LB-641 1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Montreal, QC H3G 1M8 J.W ...

  22. Investigation into harassment allegations against Concordia creative

    Nearly two years after allegations of sexual misconduct in Concordia University's creative writing program were first raised, an independent investigation into one of the former professors in the ...

  23. Concordia to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct in creative

    Shepard called a news conference Wednesday afternoon to respond to allegations published Monday in an online essay by Mike Spry, a former Concordia creative writing student. Spry wrote that in his ...