Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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FWIS 239 001 (CRN: 26292)
IRANIAN CINEMA
Long Title: IRANIAN CINEMA: GENDER, POLITICS, AND SOCIAL CHANGE
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Zafaranian, Neda
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (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 10:47PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course uses post-1979-revolution Iranian cinema to develop analytical, argumentative, and research writing skills. Iranian cinema is renowned worldwide for being artistic and deeply emotional, often thriving despite strict government regulations. The course is structured around seven film-based writing assignments, with class time divided between screening key scenes and discussion.