Prerequisites: a lower-division course in English (other than composition); restricted to class level standing of junior, or senior; or consent of instructor
Description: A historical survey of speculative fiction film and television from the twentieth century to the present. Includes readings in film and television criticism. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 8 units. Credit is awarded to a maximum of 10 units for either or both ENGL 179C or ENGL 179SC. ENGL 179SA History of Speculative Fiction 5 Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour; extra reading, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): restricted to class level standing of junior, or senior; or lower-division English course (other than composition); or consent of instructor. A historical survey of speculative fiction literature from the nineteenth century to the present. Credit is awarded for one of the following ENGL 179SA or ENGL 179A. ENGL 179SC Screen Speculative Fiction 5 Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour; screening, 2 hours; extra reading, 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): a lower-division course in English (other than composition); restricted to class level standing of junior, or senior; or consent of instructor. A historical survey of speculative fiction film and television from the twentieth century to the present. Includes readings in film and television criticism. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 10 units.
Credit: Credit is awarded to a maximum of 10 units for either or both ENGL 179C or ENGL 179SC.