Course description

What does it mean to be a “good” reader or a “good” writer in college? In each section of this course, students receive extensive guidance from their instructors in the discovery and practice of helpful methods for fully exploring and appreciating what they read as well as guidance in planning, drafting, and writing essays about what is read and discussed in class. Each section of the course focuses on a particular topic drawn from a range of fields (e.g., literature, history, film, music). Reading assignments are limited in order to allow ample time for discussion and for personal attention to student writing.

In general, Cornell students are required to take two semesters of First-Year Writing Seminars. Also see your college requirements.

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Previously offered classes

Summer 2023: Ithaca campus

Section ID:ENGL 1131 101-SEM
Number:1104
Topic:Pre-Collegiate Writing Seminar: The Language of Hatred in a Postracial World
Program:Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program
Session:Summer 6-week
Class dates:June 20-July 28, 2023
Final exam/project due:Friday July 28, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM / Goldwin Smith Hall G19 (see Final exams)
Time / room:M-F 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM / Goldwin Smith Hall G19
Mode of instruction:In person
Credit:3
Grade:Graded
Instructor:Jefferis, S. (sbj3)
Max. enroll:17
Restrictions:Intended for students participating in the Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program
To enroll:See Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program for enrollment information.

Summer 2023: Ithaca campus

Section ID:ENGL 1131 102-SEM
Number:1105
Topic:Pre-Collegiate Writing Seminar: Memoir and Memory
Program:Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program
Session:Summer 6-week
Class dates:June 20-July 28, 2023
Final exam/project due:Friday July 28, 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Goldwin Smith Hall 158 (see Final exams)
Time / room:M-F 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Goldwin Smith Hall G24
Mode of instruction:In person
Credit:3
Grade:Graded
Instructor:Jefferis, S. (sbj3)
Max. enroll:17
Restrictions:Intended for students participating in the Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program
To enroll:See Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program for enrollment information.

Summer 2023: Ithaca campus

Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Assistant Professor, Department of English
Section ID:ENGL 1131 103-SEM
Number:1106
Topic:Pre-Collegiate Writing Seminar: The Language of Hatred in a Postracial World
Program:Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program
Session:Summer 6-week
Class dates:June 20-July 28, 2023
Final exam/project due:Friday July 28, 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Goldwin Smith Hall 236 (see Final exams)
Time / room:M-F 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Goldwin Smith Hall 236
Mode of instruction:In person
Credit:3
Grade:Graded
Instructor:Adams, D. (da493)
Max. enroll:17
Restrictions:Intended for students participating in the Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program
To enroll:See Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program for enrollment information.