School of Humanities \ English Language and Literature
Course Credit
ECTS Credit
Course Type
Instructional Language
Programs that can take the course
The course begins by introducing and engaging debates about the genre and definitions of science fiction, what constitutes science fiction, and how it differs from other related genres. The course will then combine these overarching inquiries with contextual readings of science fiction in various novels, short stories, films, television, and even video games.
Textbook and / or References
Novels: Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles; Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five; Ursula Le Guin's The
Dispossessed; Short Stories: Ted Chiang's "Story of Your Life"; Octavia Butler's "Blood Child"; Philip K.
Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep"
This course aims to examine the theories, literary texts and visual culture of the science fiction genre spanning different periods.
1. Students will encounter and explore a range of important science fiction themes, topics and media.
Week 1: Introduction to Science Fiction
Week 2: Mars and the Cold War
Week 3: Time Travel and Language
Week 4: Time Travel and Language
Week 5: Science Fiction and Identity
Week 6: Science Fiction and Identity
Week 7: Artificial Intelligence and Television
Week 8: Artificial Intelligence and Television
Week 9: Comments on Cyberpunk
Week 10: Comments on Cyberpunk
Week 11: Science Fiction and Political Views
Week 12: Science Fiction and Political Views
Tentative Assesment Methods
• Midterm Exam 30 %
• Final 40 %
• Homework 30 %
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