Dublin High English: Science Fiction Literature

SCIENCE FICTION LITERATURE

Grade Level:                                   11-12

Length:                                             1 year

Prerequisite:                                    Successful Completion of Engish 9 and 10

Graduation:                                    Fulfills one year of the four-year English or elective requirement

College Prep:                                   Fulfills CSU/UC English requirement

Science Fiction focuses on the reading, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of science fiction literature in conjunction with current technological and scientific issues.  Students also study science fiction film.  The class is organized chronologically, following the history of science fiction and technology.  Everything from Galileo to Virtual Reality is covered to stimulate interest in technology, fantasy, global thinking, and the future.