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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2024
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FWIS 100 015 (CRN: 16341)
INTRO TO ACADEMIC WRITING
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC WRITING
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Springer, Allison
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (26-AUG-2024 - 6-DEC-2024)
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: 7-SEP-2024 6:36PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: FWIS 100 introduces students to academic reading and writing through the study of a specific topic. In this course, students will acquire strategies to improve their critical reading comprehension and will learn how to enhance the clarity, style, and organization of their writing. Students will participate in group discussions and workshops, as well as individual consultations with Writing Coaches. Typical assignments include mapping an academic argument and summarizing a scholarly article. (This course does not fulfill the composition graduation requirement.)