Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2019

     

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FWIS 149 001 (CRN: 14412)

MAGIC, MEDICINE, AND MIRACLE

Long Title: MAGIC, MEDICINE, AND MIRACLE IN ANTIQUITY
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Schmidt, Charles J.
Meeting: 4:00PM - 4:50PM MWF (26-AUG-2019 - 6-DEC-2019) 
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: 15
Section Enrolled: 15
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2024 3:02AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
16-DEC-2019  
7:00PM - 10:00PM M
 
Description: Examines the topic of magic, medicine, and miracle in the ancient Mediterranean world. Students receive frequent regular practice at close-reading primary texts, assessing scholarly arguments, analytical writing, and oral communication. Through this practice, the course introduces students to the disciplines of religious studies, classics, history, and medical humanities. Includes an oral presentation component of the student’s choice. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for FWIS 149 if student has credit for CLAS 303.