Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, 2-Semester Course (Independent Use Student License)

Description

This course is a rich and thrilling adventure through some of the finest selections of science fiction and fantasy literature. It is taught in tandem with English: Writing Essentials. Students will become acquainted with several outstanding authors of these genres, through engaging lessons, novels, novellas, short stories and poetry. These literature selections will provide a platform for investigations into the importance of virtue, Christian discipleship, integrity and courage, as well as literary themes, symbolism, plot-lines, characters, settings, writing styles, etc.

Part 1 Readings (not included)

• “‘Repent, Harlequin!’ Said the Ticktockman” (11 pgs) free YouTube audio book and free digital text
• “The Cold Equations.pdf” by Tom Goodwin (Free digital text, 16 pgs)
• Starship Troopers, by Robert Heinlein (263 pgs, ISBN: 978-0441783588)
• I, Robot  by Isaac Asimov (256 pgs, ISBN: 978-0008279554)
• Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (249 pgs, ISBN: 978-1451673319)

Part 2 Readings (not included)

• The Light Princess by George MacDonald (49 pgs), or The Light Princess (audio book on CD) or The Light Princess (Kindle)
• The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis (160 pgs, ISBN: 978-0060652951)
• “Jabberwocky” by Lewis Carroll (Free digital reading)
• Smith of Wootton Major by J.R.R. Tolkien (53 pgs, ISBN: 978-0345336064)
• The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle (320 pgs, ISBN: 978-0451450524)

(1 Student License; includes 36 Lessons)