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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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FWIS 241 001 (CRN: 26294)
APPLIED RESEARCH & INEQUALITY
Long Title: APPLIED RESEARCH AND SOCIAL INEQUALITY: WRITING WITH DATA AND EVIDENCE
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Thomas, Tori
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM 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 11:31PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This First-Year Writing-Intensive Seminar introduces students to applied sociological research through the study of social inequality, centered on education. Students analyze how evidence is produced, interpreted, and communicated, while developing skills in critical reading, data-informed argumentation, and clear, audience-focused writing.