COWL 1Academic Literacy and Ethos: Imagining Justice
Teaches foundational concepts for intellectual exploration and personal development within an academic community: analysis, critical thinking, metacognition, engagement with others across difference, and self-efficacy. Examines the emergence and development of key concepts of justice including procedures, rights, and reparation.
Prerequisites
Enrollment is restricted to college members.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Com 132, ClassroomUnit 002 | S. Michelet | Open 9/20 |
| 02 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Com 134, ClassroomUnit 002 | V. D. Troyer | Open 12/20 |
| 03 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Com 132, ClassroomUnit 002 | S. Michelet | Open 4/20 |
| 04 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Com 134, ClassroomUnit 002 | V. D. Troyer | Open 7/20 |
| 05 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Com 132, ClassroomUnit 002 | S. Michelet | Open 5/20 |
| 06 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
| 07 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
| 08 | Seminar | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Acad 113, ClassroomUnit 002 | E. Nealand | Open 4/20 |
| 09 | Seminar | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Com 134, ClassroomUnit 002 | D. M. Lau | Open 1/20 |
| 10 | Seminar | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Acad 113, ClassroomUnit 002 | E. Nealand | Open 2/20 |
| 11 | Seminar | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Steven Acad 131, ClassroomUnit 002 | D. M. Lau | Open 5/20 |
| 12 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/20 |
| 13 | Seminar | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Acad 113, ClassroomUnit 002 | E. Nealand | Open 8/20 |
| 14 | Seminar | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Com 134, ClassroomUnit 002 | D. M. Lau | Open 15/20 |
| 15 | Seminar | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Acad 113, ClassroomUnit 002 | R. T. Barrett | Open 3/20 |
| 16 | Seminar | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Com 134, ClassroomUnit 002 | T. N. Thorpe | Open 13/20 |
| 17 | Seminar | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Com 134, ClassroomUnit 002 | T. N. Thorpe | Open 14/20 |
| 18 | Seminar | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Acad 113, ClassroomUnit 002 | R. T. Barrett | Open 2/20 |
| 19 | Seminar | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Acad 113, ClassroomUnit 002 | R. T. Barrett | Open 3/20 |
| 20 | Seminar | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Cowell Com 134, ClassroomUnit 002 | Staff | Open 1/20 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Com 132, ClassroomUnit 002 | V. D. Troyer | Open 28/29 |
| 02 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Com 134, ClassroomUnit 002 | S. Michelet | Open 28/29 |
| 03 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Com 132, ClassroomUnit 002 | V. D. Troyer | Open 28/29 |
| 04 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Com 134, ClassroomUnit 002 | S. Michelet | Closed 31/29 |
| 05 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
| 06 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Com 134, ClassroomUnit 002 | S. Michelet | Open 28/29 |
| 07 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Acad 113, ClassroomUnit 002 | D. K. Richardson | Open 28/29 |
| 08 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Acad 113, ClassroomUnit 002 | D. K. Richardson | Open 28/29 |
| 09 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Com 134, ClassroomUnit 002 | D. K. Richardson | Closed 29/29 |
| 10 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
| 11 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
| 12 | Seminar | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Com 132, ClassroomUnit 002 | E. Nealand | Closed 29/29 |
| 13 | Seminar | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Com 134, ClassroomUnit 002 | T. N. Thorpe | Closed 29/29 |
| 14 | Seminar | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Acad 113, ClassroomUnit 002 | R. T. Barrett | Closed 30/29 |
| 15 | Seminar | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Com 132, ClassroomUnit 002 | E. Nealand | Closed 29/29 |
| 16 | Seminar | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Com 134, ClassroomUnit 002 | T. N. Thorpe | Closed 29/29 |
| 17 | Seminar | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Acad 113, ClassroomUnit 002 | R. T. Barrett | Open 28/29 |
| 18 | Seminar | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Com 132, ClassroomUnit 002 | E. Nealand | Closed 29/29 |
| 19 | Seminar | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Com 132, ClassroomUnit 002 | M. Frangos | Closed 30/29 |
| 20 | Seminar | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm Wed 7:10pm–9:00pm | Cowell Acad 113, ClassroomUnit 002 | R. T. Barrett | Closed 30/29 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Troyer | 4.8 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 100% | 9 |
| EIREENE NEALAND | 4.0 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 60% | 5 |
| David Lau | 4.4 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 86% | 49 |
| Todd Thorpe | 4.5 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 82% | 30 |
| Maria Frangos | 3.7 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 100% | 22 |
From RateMyProfessors, which is student-submitted and not a survey. Small review counts move a long way on one bad quarter.
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