HISTORY OF THE FUTURE: SCIENCE FICTION THEN AND NOW

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Science Fiction has long captured the imaginations of the public. However, Science Fiction has also often been considered low brow, a literary form that lacks artistic standing. Over the course of the semester we will explore the history and development of science fiction looking at several themes: How has science fiction served as an experimental literature for those interested in the social and political impact of science and technology; Science Fiction as an attempt to predict the future and what that says about society; and Explore the historical context in which the science fictions was created.