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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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FWIS 151 001 (CRN: 16273)
ANIMALS IN CONTEMP CULTURE
Long Title: ANIMALS IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURE
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Esch, Sophie
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
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: 26-APR-2026 1:06PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Do cats rule the internet? Why do we love capybaras so much? How come people in Mexico are hoarding axolotls in their purses? This course explores the ubiquity and meaning of animals in contemporary culture. Students will examine how animals appear in film, literature, social media, food systems, and science.