ENGL 361 - Science Fiction: Speculative Fiction

Units: 4; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C
A study of poems, short stories, and novels from the genre widely known as science fiction. An examination of major themes, canonical authors, contemporary critical approaches, and transformative texts.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division Area C requirements, ENGL 204.
Prerequisites: Requires completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3, and B4 with grade C- (CR) or better.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, or Entirely Online, or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-UD-C - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Analyze and interpret works within the Science Fiction genre;
Write in clear and cogent prose;
Demonstrate knowledge of key Science Fiction texts;
use critical theory to examine literary texts;
conduct research relevant to the science fiction genre and analyze connections among literary works and social issues.

UD-C. Upper-division Arts or Humanities Learning Outcomes

demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply the principles, methodologies, value systems, and thought processes employed in the arts and humanities;
analyze cultural production as an expression of, or reflection upon, what it means to be human; and
demonstrate how the perspectives of the arts and humanities are used by informed, engaged, and reflective citizens to benefit local and global communities.