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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2025
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FWIS 126 001 (CRN: 15122)
BLACK MIRROR AND PHILOSOPHY
Long Title: BLACK MIRROR AND PHILOSOPHY
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Pinto Talero, Daniel
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: First Year Writing
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 16
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 20-APR-2025 12:32PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course examines key philosophical questions through the lens of Black Mirror, the Netflix anthology series that explores the dark intersections of technology and human nature. Pairing episodes with philosophical texts, students will critically engage with issues that shape their daily lives. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for FWIS 126 if student has credit for PHYS 143.