Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2018
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FWIS 194 001 (CRN: 24641)
EMPIRES
Long Title: EMPIRES
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Pollnitz, Aysha
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (8-JAN-2018 - 20-APR-2018)
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:
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 9:01AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
30-APR-2018
2:00PM - 5:00PM M
Description: Is the United States of America an empire? This course will examine civilizations from Ancient Rome and Han Dynasty China to the superpowers of the twentieth century in order to identify the nature and mechanisms of imperial power. It will investigate imperial literature, architecture art, dress, rituals and technology.