Academic Catalog

English
Term : Fall 2017
Catalog Year : 2017-2018

ENG 368 - Studies In Speculative Literature

Description: This course provides a study of selected works of speculative literature with close attention to historical, cultural, and political contexts. Where appropriate, attention is given to critical theory informing the production and reception of such speculative literature as science fiction, fantasy, utopia, dystopia, alternate history, fabulist fiction, magical realism, and/or horror. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Units: 3 Sections offered: Fall 2022 Requirement Designation: Aesthetic and Humanistic Inquiry Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Effective Writing Prerequisite: ENG 105 or HON 190 or English Placement Test Results (Accuplacer WR 8; PLACE 50+) or International Exchange Student Group

Description: This course provides a study of selected works of speculative literature with close attention to historical, cultural, and political contexts. Where appropriate, attention is given to critical theory informing the production and reception of such speculative literature as science fiction, fantasy, utopia, dystopia, alternate history, fabulist fiction, magical realism, and/or horror. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.

Units: 3

Sections offered: Fall 2022

Requirement Designation: Aesthetic and Humanistic Inquiry

Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Effective Writing

Prerequisite: ENG 105 or HON 190 or English Placement Test Results (Accuplacer WR 8; PLACE 50+) or International Exchange Student Group