ENGL 178: Introduction to Science Fiction

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

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Prerequisites: upper-division standing or lower division English course (other than composition) or consent of instructor

Description: Introduction to the major themes, works, and approaches in the study of science fiction. Topics include science fiction as a genre and its expression in various media; critical approaches to science fiction; and the contribution of science fiction to cultural study, especially postmodern and posthuman theories.