ENGL 2775 - Introduction to Speculative Fiction: Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature

3 Credits

This course will explore science fiction and fantasy through close and comparative readings of various texts. Together we’ll consider how the writers of these genres respond to the various challenges of the twenty-first century, including shifting gender, politics, war, and the impact of new technologies on culture. This course will largely be concerned with the twin goals of articulating the writer’s critique of present social conditions and exploring how those critiques are constructed. 3C/3/0/0

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1711 with a grade of “C” or better

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 6