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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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FWIS 224 001 (CRN: 26290)
THE ETHICS OF CONSENT
Long Title: THE ETHICS OF CONSENT: SEX, MEDICINE, AND POLITICS
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Shemi, Nahum
Meeting: 2:00PM - 2:50PM MWF (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
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: 1-NOV-2026 11:31PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: A philosophical exploration of the ethics of consent. What is consent, and why does it matter? When is consent valid? Must consent always be 'informed'? After examining these foundational questions, the course turns to consent in specific domains: sexual relations, medical treatment, and government. No philosophy background required.