ENGL 1158

ENGL 1158

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

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: Why are We Here or the Purpose of Education

  • 18577 ENGL 1158   SEM 101

    • WF Mann Library 102
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Strickland, S

    • M Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Strickland, S

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Hybrid: in person attendance supplemented by additional online contact hours. For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: Age of the Remake

  • 18578 ENGL 1158   SEM 102

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Stamatiades, S

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    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 Myth of the American Teenager

  • 18579 ENGL 1158   SEM 103

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Pattison, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Hybrid: in person attendance supplemented by additional online contact hours. 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: Fictions of Attention

  • 18580 ENGL 1158   SEM 104

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • MacVeagh, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    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: In the House: Black Artists Configuring Home

  • 18581 ENGL 1158   SEM 105

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Van Clief-Stefanon, L

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