ENGL 120

Fall 2014 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10

Science Fiction

Credit: 3 hours.

Introduction to the study of science fiction, the genre that has both contributed to scientific knowledge and attempted to make sense of the changes that have taken place in the world since the Enlightenment, the onset of industrialization, and the acceleration of technology. Texts are taken from a variety of literary and pop culture sources: pulps and magazines, novels and films, comics and TV shows.

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ENGL 120 class schedule data for fall 2014
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	51914	Lecture-Discussion	M	9:30AM -10:45AM	TR	English Building	Jones, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/14-12/10/14 Section Info: Introduction to the study of science fiction, the genre that has both contributed to scientific knowledge and attempted to make sense of the changes that have taken place in the world since the Enlightenment, the onset of industrialization, and the acceleration of technology. Texts are taken from a variety of literary and pop culture sources: pulps and magazines, novels and films, comics and TV shows.
	62711	Lecture-Discussion	Q	12:30PM -1:45PM	TR	English Building	O'Brien, V	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/14-12/10/14 Section Info: This course will introduce you to science fiction, the literary form that expresses some of our cultures deepest concerns and fears, as well as its greatest hopes; that provides creative answers to fundamental questions about the nature of the universe and humans? place in it; that also warns us about the possible results of our society?s current errors, and forecasts the infinite possibilities open to us. Texts for this course will be drawn from a variety of early and contemporary authors.