Science Fiction (U03277)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U03277

This course, aims to introduce students to the themes and contexts of science fiction in the twentieth century, with the intention that they should become aware of the literary value of this genre (for example, as one of the progenitors of contemporary 'postmodern' writing). Particular attention will be paid to the resonance of science-fiction writing in areas such as ecological awareness, feminism, historical development, political theory, and the impact of technology upon everyday existence.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Passes in English or Scottish Literature 1 and English or Scottish or American Literature 2, with a mark of 50 or above at the first attempt in the seocnd year course.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Numbers are limited and students taking degrees not involving English or Scottish or American Literature need the written approval of the head of English Literature.

? Costs : Essential course texts

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Science Fiction (VS1) (Not being delivered)

Subject Areas

Home subject area

English Literature, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the course should be able to
1) comprehend the range of subject matter in twentieth-century science fiction
2) understand the relation of science fiction to a) political consciousness (left- and right-wing), b) historiography, c) ecological consciousness, d) political satire, e) feminism, f) 'cyborg' theory.
3) employ appropriate theories for these concerns, such as a) theorisation of the 'Other', b) liberalism and libertarianism, c) historiography, d) critiques of consumer culture, e) feminism, f) 'cyborg' theory
4) write about science fiction with an awareness of its literary complexity in dimensions such as genre, language, symbolism, narrative technique, and so forth.