ENGL 212 - Science Fiction

Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 112.
This course offers a thematic analysis of science fiction as a vehicle for the critical analysis of society: life in different types of societies and the impact of technology. This course also includes an exploration of the nature of humanity, especially in encounters with differences in culture. Works studied will range from the early twentieth century to the current day, and include authors such as Le Guin, Asimov, Stephenson, and Forster.