Program Overview

Introduction to the Cultural Reporting and Criticism Program

The Cultural Reporting and Criticism program at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute is designed for writers who are driven to interrogate the world around them. This program produces work that examines aspects of our culture with the support of deep research, an understanding of history and lines of influence, a critical and questioning eye, and a belief in the power of good writing.

Program Overview

The Cultural Reporting and Criticism program is unique in the United States, drawing writers from all backgrounds and areas of expertise who come to challenge their ideas about thinking and writing, move beyond the surface of stories, and develop a distinct voice. The curriculum is individualized to each writer, and it draws upon the vast academic opportunities at NYU.

Curriculum

The program's curriculum is tailored to each student's needs and interests, providing a comprehensive education in cultural reporting and criticism.

Faculty

The faculty of the Cultural Reporting and Criticism program includes:

• Michael Miller, Adjunct Faculty, editor at Bookforum magazine
• Katie Roiphe, Professor and Director of the Cultural Reporting and Criticism Program, author of several books and contributor to numerous publications
• Alex Abramovich, Adjunct Faculty, writer and editor for various publications, including The Paris Review and The New York Times
• Johnny Dwyer, Adjunct Faculty, reporter and author of The Districts and American Warlord
• Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Adjunct Faculty, geographer and writer, contributor to The New York Review of Books and other publications

The Need for Deeper Analysis

As the world becomes more connected and complicated, writing that takes the time to explore and examine culture in context has never been more valuable. Graduates of the program find success in various fields, including publishing, editing, and writing for top national and international publications.

Recent Published Work

Recent graduates have published work in various publications, including:

• Slate
• The New York Times Magazine
• The Paris Review
• Farrar, Straus and Giroux
• W. W. Norton & Company

Examples of published work include:

• "Gay History – and Current Threats to LGBTQ+ Rights – As Seen From the Piano Bench" by Grace Kelleher
• "With Igbo language and music, this NYC church provides haven for Nigerian immigrants" by Michael Aromolaran
• "Don't Pity a Woman Eating Alone" by Callie Hitchcock
• "The Sad Dads of Hollywood" by Susie Goldsbrough
• "Atheist In A Catholic Church" by Michael Aromolaran
• "Haile Selassie's Band of Armenian Orphans" by Irina Costache

Conclusion

The Cultural Reporting and Criticism program at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute offers a unique and comprehensive education in cultural reporting and criticism, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in various fields of writing and publishing.