| Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/25/03 | |||
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| 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. | |||
| MCCCD Official Course Competencies: | |
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| 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) |
| MCCCD Official Course Outline: | |
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| ENH120 20036-20042 | The Literature of Science Fiction |
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