HUM415: Science Fiction
Prerequisite(s): ENG121

This course is designed to develop students’ knowledge and appreciation of science fiction novels, films and other media. Topics include the analysis and review of fictional works with an emphasis on scientific and technological developments and their impact on society. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to review science fiction works in various media and analyze the use of science and technology.

Major Creators and Works of Science Fiction

Catherine Asaro
Official site

David Brin
Official site

Greg Bear
Official site

H.G. Wells Society
Full bibliography of Wells' works

Heinlein Society
Dedicated to preserving the legacy of Robert Heinlein

Hugo Award
Science Fiction Achievement Award awarded by the World Science Fiction Society

Isaac Asimov Home Page
Resources on the author including a list of his works, FAQ about the author, and reviews

Nebula Award
Science Fiction writing award voted on by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America

Orson Scott Card
Official site, includes a weekly column written by author

SFWriter.com
Official site for author Robert J. Sawyer

Ursula LeGuin
Official site

Impact of Science and Technology on Science Fiction

Literature, Science, and Technology
From George P. Landow, Professor of English and Art History, Brown University

Timeline of Science Fiction Inventions
From Technovelgy.com

Science Fiction in Various Media

Analog
Long-running science fiction magazine

Asimov's Science Fiction
Features some the genre's most celebrated authors

Babylon 5
Warner Bros. site

Fantasy and Science Fiction
Award-winning magazine

Star Trek
Official site from Paramount Pictures

Star Wars
Official site

Additional Sites of Interest

Center for the Study of Science Fiction
Located at the University of Kansas

Dictionary of Symbolism
From the University of Michigan's Fantasy and Science Fiction website

Internet Review of Science Fiction
Articles, essays, interviews, and criticism

Open Directory
Directory of sites on science fiction and fantasy movies

SF Signal
Science Fiction blog

SFM
Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame

SFWA
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writer of America, Inc.

Science Fiction Research Association
Links to online journals and magazines, professional associations, and SF author sites

SciFi.com
Website for the SciFi channel

SciTech Daily
Review of science, technology, future developments, innovations, and implications

Slacker's Sci-Fi Source
A Universe of Science Fiction

Solar Flare
Science Fiction News Blog

HUM415: Science Fiction Prerequisite(s): ENG121

HUM415: Science Fiction
Prerequisite(s): ENG121