Hidden Gems: ENG 223 – Science Fiction
An astronaut emerges from a futuristic building in an ethereal sci-fi illustration.
In this course, you will read short stories and novels within the science fiction genre. The readings are drawn from various eras and subgenres and include works of historically excluded authors.
Science fiction has made it possible for us to imagine what the world would be like if we created a civilization without bigotry or warfare.
In fact, works of science fiction enable us to hold a mirror up to ourselves so we can see our world as it truly is. What other form of literature could be more pertinent to the present?
This is your chance to get acquainted with the genre that anticipated 3D holograms, smart homes and self-driving cars. Are you curious to discover what writers of science fiction might be foreseeing now?
Buckle up for what could be the adventure of a lifetime as you journey into the future while reflecting on the here and now.