ENGL 1158

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ENGL 1158
FWS: American Voices

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

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 Institute Current Courses webpage to access current year offerings, instructors and section descriptions.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Satisfies Requirement First-Year Writing Seminar.

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: Race and the American Imagination

  • 19110 ENGL 1158   SEM 101

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    • MW White Hall B04
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lee, M

  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.

Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: The American Railroad On and Off Screen

  • 19111 ENGL 1158   SEM 102

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    • MW Uris Hall 303
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Jao, C

  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.

Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: Hauntings in Fiction, Narrative, Film

  • 19908 ENGL 1158   SEM 103

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  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.