Science Fiction and Fantasy

Summer 2016 > Humanities & Social Sciences > ENGL.2360 > 061

Course No: ENGL.2360-061; SIS Class Nbr: 3199; SIS Term: 2540
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Designed to introduce students to understand science fiction and fantasy within the broader context of literature and literary theory. It attempts to develop and hone student's skills of critical analysis as it supplies them with the tools to contextualize their reading experience - i.e., to understand the origins and politics of the books that they read.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Special Notes: AH
  • Core Codes: AH, TCHV
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Katherine Shrieves
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2016 Summer: May 16 to Jul 23
  • Chat Hours: Thu 8-9pm*
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1110
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

Related Programs: B.A. in English

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