English 202

Regular university classes run from Aug. 28, 2026 to Dec. 4, 2026
Regular deadline to add/drop: Sep. 3, 2026 12:00pm  
Regular last day to withdraw: Nov. 6, 2026  

English 202 ENG 202
Playing with Electric Fire: Introduction to Science Fiction 3 (3-0-0-0-0)

Aliens, interstellar travel, and visions of the future: imagining the world as it could be or may become is at the heart of the genre of science fiction. Often called “the literature of ideas,” science fiction has been an important way for writers to interrogate technology, culture, and human nature. Explore the history of this exciting genre through a survey of some of its most significant works.

Prerequisites: English (3L1)
Corequisites: Academic Integrity Training 100
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