Engl 356: Science Fiction
Course Objectives
This course will be, at one level,
a pretty traditional introduction to the history of science fiction as
a genre. We'll read short stories and novels, moving chronologically through
the various movements and ages.
What will make the course fun and innovative
is the fact that we'll be doing a good bit of research on the web. (Here
are some of the sites we'll explore.) Also, you'll be involved in a
group project building a web site about some aspect of science fiction.
For more detailed information, see Course Activities.
Course Objectives
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To familiarize you with the historical development
of science fiction as a literary genre
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To improve your ability to read, analyze, and
appreciate literature by introducing you to some of the classic works of
the science fiction genre
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To further hone your writing skills by giving
you practice in both informal and published contexts.
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To add to your computer literacy with assignments
that require you to learn how to use e-mail, browse the web, and build
web pages.
Website designed and maintained by Dr. Elisa
Kay Sparks
sparks@hubcap.clemson.edu
Last update: 1/12/01