Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2017
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FWIS 114 001 (CRN: 23410)
LITERARY PROVOCATIONS
Long Title: LITERARY PROVOCATIONS
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Ellenzweig, Sarah
Meeting: 11:00AM - 11:50AM MWF (9-JAN-2017 - 21-APR-2017)
Part of Term: First Year Writing
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 15
Section Enrolled: 3
Enrollment data as of: 1-MAY-2024 5:10PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
26-APR-2017
9:00AM - 12:00PM W
Description: In section 001 of this course, we will examine representative works of drama, poetry and fiction, ranging from ancient Greece to modern times. Students will write - four essays - about some of these important works. They will also keep journals in which they will write for ten minutes about every reading assignment.
Section 002 of this course is designed to introduce first-year students from a wide variety of academic backgrounds to the major literary genres of fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will learn and practice the skills of close reading, interpretation, and literary analysis through discussion and critical writing about literature and language. This course is eligible for credit toward the major in English.