Students in this course will explore the genre of science fiction across several different media, including literature, film, television, and games. This course will require students to study science fiction aesthetics as well as narratives. The course will examine the relationship between science fictional narratives and worlds and their real-life counterparts, and what these genres can teach us about contemporary politics, economies, and environments. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 50 or ENGL 60.