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2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

ENG L230 - Introduction to Science Fiction


The major themes and types of modern science fiction: space opera, utopia, apocalypse, cautionary tale. Writers considered range from Mary Shelley, Verne, and Wells in the 19th century to contemporary figures such as LeGuin, Herbert, Clarke, Clement, Lem, and Vonnegut. The reading list varies.

Preparation for Course
P: ENG W131 or equivalent.

Cr. 3.