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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2025
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FWIS 229 001 (CRN: 26664)
HEAVY METAL & SOCIETY
Long Title: HEAVY METAL & SOCIETY
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Broess, Erik
Meeting: 11:00AM - 11:50AM MWF (13-JAN-2025 - 25-APR-2025)
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: 15-NOV-2024 8:38AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course explores Heavy Metal music as a misunderstood yet globally popular genre, offering a compelling subject to study how music reflects societal concerns. Students will develop research and writing skills through readings and discussions in Heavy Metal and Popular Music Studies, practicing writing about music’s relationship with culture and society.