First-Yr Writing Intensive Sem
Quinn Georgic
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1.6
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Courses
2
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Courses taught
FWIS 100
Modern Children&Apos;S Literature
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.)
FWIS 171
Science, Culture, And Self
Science and technology, which have always transformed human society, seem to be doing so at an ever-increasing rate. By examining social theory, novels, and critique, this class asks: how do science and technology shape our understanding of ourselves, our culture, and our worlds?