ENGL 221

Fall 2022 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 22-Dec 7

Speculative Futures

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Credit: 3 hours.

Introduces majors and non-majors to several important conversations arising from the expansive genre of speculative fiction. In this course students will explore some of the most profound, disturbing, and downright bizarre imaginings of the future that human beings have generated. Climate change, ageing, fascist regimes, reproductive rights, technological failures, scientific advancements, and apocalypse are just a few of the possible topics for this class. Course materials will be drawn from literary works, contemporary and historical scientific developments, and cultural theory to explore how and why speculative futures are linked to specific cultural contexts, technologies, and social schemes.

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ENGL 221 class schedule data for fall 2022
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	71514	Lecture-Discussion	C	2:00PM -2:50PM	MWF	English Building	Morris, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: FA22 - ENGL 221, Dave Morris Speculative fiction (sf) has enjoyed especially intense popularity over the past decade, and it’s worth asking: what is it about sf that speaks so particularly to our present moment? How does sf help us think in new ways about our most pressing contemporary issues: ecology, identity, justice, equity, and equality? How does sf help us imagine new, better futures as it presents us hope and despair together? In this course, we’ll explore these questions through readings by authors such as Becky Chambers, N.K. Jemisin, Sam J. Miller, Nnedi Okorafor, and Rebecca Roanhorse. Coursework will include active participation in class discussions, weekly responses, and 2-3 analytical essays.