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Biography

Carl Schlachte has taught at Kingsborough since 2022, and has served as co-coordinator of composition since 2024. He teaches in the composition sequence, with a focus on writing about local contexts and issues, as well as the spaces and places where students live their lives.

Prior to teaching at Kingsborough, Prof. Schlachte taught at colleges and universities in Maine, North Carolina, and elsewhere in the CUNY system. His research interests include writing program administration, writing assessment, and students' perceptions of their own writing abilities.

Courses

ENG 12
ENG 12A0
ENG 24

Education

PhD in English, UNC Greensboro
MFA in Poetry, Brooklyn College
BFA in English and Creative Writing, Chapman University

Selected Publications and/or Other Resources

Schlachte, Carl. "'The New Illiteracy': 'Why Johnny Can't Write' at 50." Composition Forum, vol. 56, Fall 2025.

Institutional Affiliations/Professional Societies

Member, English Department Curriculum Committee (2023-26)
English Department Secretary (2023-26)
Co-Chair, CUNY Writing Discipline Council (2024-26)

Research Interests

Writing studies
Writing program administration