ENG 261 Science Fiction

Explores science fiction, fantasy and speculative futures through popular fiction. Discusses content, styles, techniques and conventions of the genre. Recommended: College-level reading and writing skills (WR 121) are strongly recommended for success in this course.

Credits

3

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AS Liberal Arts Core 2, AAOT Arts & Letters, AS Literature & the Arts, AGS Humanities/Arts,

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe how science fiction and other types of speculative literature illuminate the human condition. Explain how science fiction and other types of speculative literature explore the religious, philosophical, social, ethical, political, and/or aesthetic ideals of differing cultures. Interpret science fiction and other types of speculative literature through critical reading. Participate in activities that encourage personal awareness, growth, and/or creativity through the experience of science fiction and other types of speculative literature. Write and speak confidently about one's own and others' ideas regarding science fiction and other types of speculative literature.