Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2017
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FWIS 123 001 (CRN: 23412)
STAR WARS & WRITING CULTURE
Long Title: STAR WARS AND THE WRITING OF POPULAR CULTURE
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Messmer, David
Meeting: 2:00PM - 2:50PM 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: 15
Enrollment data as of: 20-APR-2024 1:58AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
29-APR-2017
2:00PM - 5:00PM S
Description: This course will unpack the cultural legacy of the Star Wars films through traditional literary analysis and close reading, by situating the films historically, and by considering the ways that the films reflect attitudes towards a variety of social issues, such as spirituality/religion, philosophy, race, gender, class, nationality, and imperialism.