COML 1139

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COML 1139
FWS: The Art of Criticism

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog.

In this course, we will read works of literary, cultural, music, art, and film criticism aimed at a popular audience, from a range of magazines and other publications. We will discuss what makes a successful work of criticism, why we read criticism, and how criticism has changed over time. Readings will include Virginia Woolf, George Orwell, James Baldwin, and Joan Didion. Writing assignments will include analysis of works of criticism and then criticism in practice, as you apply what we have learned and write and revise critical essays on topics of your choice. 


Distribution Category (WRT-AG)

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Satisfies Requirement First-Year Writing Seminar.

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19700 COML 1139   SEM 101

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    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • 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/.