ENGL 1158

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ENGL 1158
FWS: American Voices

Course information provided by the 2016-2017 Catalog.

Topics and reading lists vary from section to section, but all will engage in some way with an aspect of American culture. Some sections may deal with fiction, poetry, film, or drama, and many include a mix of literary genres. Students will practice close, attentive, and imaginative reading and writing. Consult the John. S. Knight Writing Seminar Program brochure for current year offerings, instructors and section descriptions: http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute/fws/fws.htm.


When Offered Fall, spring.

Satisfies Requirement First-Year Writing Seminar.

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS:Cool Stuff—American Literature and Pop Culture

  • 17469 ENGL 1158   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute.

Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: American Ghosts

  • 17470 ENGL 1158   SEM 102

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute.

Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: Performing America

  • 17471 ENGL 1158   SEM 103

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute.

Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: Documenting America, 1900-1945

  • 17472 ENGL 1158   SEM 104

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute.

Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: Hauntings in Asian American Literature

  • 17473 ENGL 1158   SEM 105

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute.

Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS:Race, Law, and the Black Lives Matter Movement

  • 17475 ENGL 1158   SEM 107

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute.

Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: The Culture of Great American Cities

  • 17476 ENGL 1158   SEM 108

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute.