LIT. 156 - Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature

    Recent Professors
    Christopher M. Dowling
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Eligibility for ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGL 100) or ENGL C1000E (formerly ENGL 105)
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Study of representative works from the genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy, examining their roots, twentieth-century rise, and contemporary status. Focus is on how the genres interact with mythology, philosophy, and a broad range of creative media both present and past. Reading, discussion, and analysis.