ENGL2075 — Science Fiction and Fantasy: Introduction to Literary Studies
ENGL 2075 - Science Fiction and Fantasy: Introduction to Literary Studies ENGL 2075 - Science Fiction and Fantasy: Introduction to Literary Studies Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None Course Description: This college literature course intended for all students focuses on the analysis and exploration of science fiction and fantasy. Authors may include Mary Shelley, H.G. Wells, Aldous Huxley, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Ursula K. LeGuin. MnTC Goals 6 Humanities/Fine Arts 9 Ethical/Civic Responsibility Major Content Extrapolation to anticipate the future Effects of technology and change on humans Science fiction and fantasy’s relationship to myth Values and conditions of imagined worlds compared to present Characteristics that define hard science fiction, soft science fiction, fantasy, and science fantasy Using secondary sources Learning
Prerequisites: ENGL0950, RDNG0940, RDNG0950, ENGL0090, ESOL0051, ESOL0052