INQ-110 | The World of Tomorrow

Full Title: The World of Tomorrow

Topic Description:

The course examines the presentation of societal concerns, debates, and aspirations in the literary genres of science fiction and fantasy. A social scientific lens is employed to critically analyze the characterization of the ideal society in literature. While exploring dystopic descriptions in fiction, the course examines potential remedies or solutions to contemporary social problems. A purposeful exploration of both literary and scholarly works will allow students the opportunity to reflect on their own assumptions about human nature and think about the direction of society.

Counts as Global? No

Topic Approved: November 2008