ENGL 1158

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ENGL 1158
FWS: American Voices

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 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 Institute Current Courses webpage to access current year offerings, instructors and section descriptions.


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

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: The Will to Live-Afr Amer Men & Pol of Love

  •  2273 ENGL 1158   SEM 101

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Chery, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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: Lost in the City-The Great Migration

  •  2274 ENGL 1158   SEM 102

  •  
    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Joe, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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: Meritocracy & Discontents

  • 18548 ENGL 1158   SEM 103

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Loeffelholz, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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