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2016-2017 Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ENGL 24034 - Science Fiction and American CultureCourse Credit: 1
(FILM)
Science fiction isn’t about the real world-or is it? From the Cold War to climate change, from technology to social injustice, science fiction has reflected and refracted the cultural concerns of its time. In this class, we’ll explore how twentieth century American science fiction-short stories, novels, and films help us see the world in new ways. We’ll read and watch utopias and dystopias, stories of invasion and exploration, robots and aliens. Along the way, we’ll consider how literary form and style influence the reader or viewer. By the end of the semester, you will have acquired familiarity with the literary and cinematic history of science fiction; you will also have gained the ability to analyze works of literature and film in their cultural and historical contexts. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-120xx [AH]
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