Maricopa Community Colleges  ENH120   20044-20085 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/24/04
ENH120 20044-20085 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
The Literature of Science Fiction
Surveys the last two hundred years of Science Fiction literature and various other media. Investigates the similarities between Science Fiction and other imaginative literatures and media. Examines the Science Fiction genre, sub genres, and themes from a variety of perspectives, as well as social issues.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ENH120   20044-20085 The Literature of Science Fiction
1. Define critical terms used in studying and analyzing Science Fiction literature and other media. (I, II)
2. Distinguish the components of Science Fiction literature from those of other forms of imaginative literature and other media, 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 of traditional and contemporary Science Fiction. (II, III, IV)
5. Examine the role of Science Fiction in society's technological developments. (III, IV)
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ENH120   20044-20085 The Literature of Science Fiction
    I. Emergence of Science Fiction
        A. Early history
          1. Mythologies
          2. Archetypes
          3. Science fiction, horror, and fantasy
        B. Definition of terms
        C. Components
      II. Elements of Literature
          A. Theme
          B. Motif
          C. Setting
          D. Character
          E. Other
        III. Development of Science Fiction Genre
            A. Pre/Post 1950
            B. Sub genres
              1. Early days of modern "scientification"
              2. Parables of social criticism
              3. Pulp culture and American Science Fiction
              4. Hard Sci-Fi versus "soft" Sci-Fi
            C. Interplay of Science Fiction and other media
              1. Film
              2. Other
          IV. Social Issues in Science Fiction
              A. Religion and belief systems
              B. Philosophy and ethics
              C. War
              D. Ecosystems
              E. Gender, race, and ethnicity
              F. Technology
              G. Identity and existence
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