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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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FWIS 203 001 (CRN: 26869)
REPRESENTATION IN THE U.S.
Long Title: BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE? HOW REPRESENTATION IN THE U.S. WORKS (AND FAILS)
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Koch, Tabitha
Meeting: 1:00PM - 1:50PM 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: In this course, we will return to foundational texts in American political thought as well as contemporary scholarship in political science to examine whether the U.S. government serves as an effective representative of the people.