| Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/29/08 | |||
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| ENH120 20086-99999 | LEC | 3 Credit(s) | 3 Period(s) |
| The Literature of Science Fiction | |||
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Surveys the last one hundred and fifty years of Science Fiction literature.
Investigates the similarities between Science Fiction and other imaginative
literatures Examines the Science Fiction genre, sub genres, and themes from
a variety of perspectives, as well as social issues.
Prerequisites: None. | |||
| MCCCD Official Course Competencies: | |
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| ENH120 20086-99999 | 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 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) |
| MCCCD Official Course Outline: | |
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| ENH120 20086-99999 | The Literature of Science Fiction |
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