High Fantasy and Science Fiction
	Chris Robinson

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Presentation
This course will survey works by major writers of high fantasy and science fiction, including Lord Dunsany, J.R.R. Tolkien, U.K. Le Guin, and others.

Teaching Objectives
1. To familiarize students with two of the most popular genres in English and American literature. 2. To introduce students to some of the artistic, psychological, sociological, and political questions raised by these genres. 3. To broaden reading skills and sharpen analytical ones. 4. To practice "speaking up" in a classroom environment.

Format:
One weekly of 3 hours during 7 weeks.

Course Content
The course will focus largely on short fiction with occasional excerpts from longer works.

Teaching Methods
All readings are to be completed before class meetings. Class time will be divided between lectures that introduce various critical approaches to high fantasy and science fiction, oral presentations, and discussions with students about the texts.

Individual Work
Students should count on reading 10-15 pages per week. Class preparation and participation are mandatory. Required assignments will include an oral presentation, an in-class written exam, and a typed essay prepared at home.

Evaluation
Final grades will be based on class participation and writing assignments.

Recommended level:
This course is designed for students of all levels..

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last updated February, 2003

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