Title: 2150 Popular Literature (Science Fiction) (Online)
Campus: MU
Credit: 3 credit hours (no graduate credit)
Lessons: 9 lessons, 9 submitted
Grading: Faculty Evaluated
Prerequisites: English 1000 or equivalent.
Description: This course investigates the nature of modern science fiction, looking briefly at the historical development of the genre but concentrating on recurring narrative patterns and themes. Students will read five novels and one book of critical theory about the genre of science fiction in order to examine some of the most important themes and some of the strategies science fiction writers use in constructing plausible and engaging alternative worlds.
Special Instructions: Students enrolled in this course will have access to the MU Online Writery for assistance with writing in this course. Students will need to use their MU PawPrint to use this service.
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