Maricopa Community Colleges  ENH120   20036-20042 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/25/03
ENH120 20036-20042 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
The Literature of Science Fiction
Surveys the last two hundred years of Science Fiction literature. Investigates the distinctions and similarities between Science Fiction and other imaginative literatures. Examines the genre from a variety of perspectives. Prerequisites: None.
Go to Competencies    Go to Outline
 
MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ENH120   20036-20042 The Literature of Science Fiction
1. Define critical terms used in studying and analyzing Science Fiction literature. (I, II)
2. Distinguish the components of Science Fiction literature from those of other forms of imaginative literatures such as horror and fantasy. (I, II)
3. Compare and contrast the sub-genres of Science Fiction based on theme, motif, setting and character. (II)
4. Identify the major social issues and themes of traditional and contemporary Science Fiction. (III)
5. Examine the role of Science Fiction in society's technological developments. (III)
Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ENH120   20036-20042 The Literature of Science Fiction
    I. The Emergence of Science Fiction
        A. Early mythologies
        B. The archetypal story
        C. Science Fiction, horror and fantasy
      II. Expansion of Science Fiction
          A. Early days of modern "scientification"
          B. Parables of social criticism
          C. Pulp culture and American Science Fiction
          D. Modern Science Fiction in film
          E. Hard Sci-Fi versus "soft" Sci-Fi
          F. Major themes, motifs, and settings
        III. Contemporary Social Issues
            A. War
            B. The environment
            C. Humanity's inhumanity to humanity
            D. Gender and ethnicity
            E. Roles of technology
        Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies    Go to top of Outline