Course Number: EN214
Course Title: Literature of Fantasy and Science Fiction

 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

General

1. Students will demonstrate awareness of historic and contemporary works of the fantasy and science fiction genres in a variety of forms.
2. Students will demonstrate comprehension of the work of prominent authors in the fantasy and science fiction genres.
3. Students will demonstrate acquisition of genre-specific vocabulary.
4. Students will demonstrate increased use of imagination and critical thinking skills.
5. Students will produce written compositions on specific topics and issues.

Specific

The student will be able to:

 1.1 Students will identify and analyze styles and basic elements of English works of the fantasy and science fiction genres.
1.2 Students will analyze and discuss the cultural context of fantasy and science fiction as illustrated in assigned reading passages.
1.3 Students will differentiate between the genres of fantasy and science fiction and among the major subgenres of each.
1.4 Students will identify and discuss the major trends in fantasy and science fiction literature as illustrated by the works of prominent authors.
2.1 Students will identify and analyze selections by noted authors of fantasy and science fiction.
3.1 Students will communicate personal opinions and preferences in fantasy and science fiction literature using appropriate vocabulary.
4.1 Students will discuss the relevant historic, biographical and scientific data about events, authors, characters, and technologies depicted in the
     writing.
4.2 Students will creatively extrapolate new consequences of fantastic or science fiction postulates.
4.3 Students will evaluate the plausibility or internal consistency of works of fantasy and science fiction.
5.1 Students will write one major research paper on an assigned topic, using appropriate vocabulary and citation format.
5.2 Students will write a short response paper each week.
5.3 Students will write short essay answers on tests.
5.4 Students will conduct library and online research to support written assignments.