COML 1139

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COML 1139
FWS: The Art of Criticism

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

In this course, we will learn how to write criticism for a popular audience—in other words, how to write the kinds of book/film/music/art/fashion reviews you can read in magazines, newspapers, and digital media. We’ll talk about what makes for a good work of criticism (even if it might be a negative review) and about the pleasures of reading and writing criticism. In assignments, you’ll apply what we’ve learned by writing and revising your own reviews, often on topics of your own choice.


Distribution Requirements (WRT-AG)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2024SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2445 COML 1139   SEM 101

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    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Pinkham, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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