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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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FWIS 256 001 (CRN: 24351)
GOSSIP
Long Title: GOSSIP
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Fache, Caroline
Meeting: 9:00AM - 9:50AM MWF (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-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: 16
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 10:02AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course explores gossip as a powerful cultural force across literature, film, television, and media. From romantic intrigue to viral scandals, we examine how gossip intersects with gender, power, and truth across different global contexts. Special attention is given to the role of social media in shaping contemporary rumor and reputation.