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FWIS 273 001 (CRN: 26674)
THE RHETORIC OF STAR TREK
Long Title: THE RHETORIC OF STAR TREK
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Worth, David
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (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
Analyzing Diversity: Yes
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: 27-DEC-2024 12:59AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Star Trek reflects the rhetoric of the times and is itself also explicitly rhetorical. The franchise makes persuasive arguments about social issues and what values humans should pursue. This course will explore these rhetorical themes and allow students to focus on topics of their choice within the Star Trek universe.