Science Fiction and Fantasy

LIT-220 : Science Fiction and Fantasy

Academic Level:
Undergraduate
Department:
Humanities
Subject:
Literature
Prerequisites:
Complete ENG 101
Corequisites:
None
Credits:
3

An introduction to the origins, inspirations, and literature of science fiction and fantasy through a diverse range of texts. Special attention is given to the storytelling traditions that shaped fantasy fiction, along with some of the contemporary voices that catapulted it into mainstream popularity; additionally, students will explore how science fiction inspires and predicts future technology-and how it reflects the period in which it was written.