51-3203 Posthumanism in Science Fiction

This course examines science fiction visions of posthumanism. Through film excerpts and readings (novels, philosophy, sociology and science), we will explore fundamental questions of human identity, race and gender. We will also focus on the conflict between the techno-utopian visions of scientists and the techno-dystopian visions of science fiction artists.

3 Credits
HU
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 52-1152 Writing and Rhetoric II or 52-1162 Writing and Rhetoric II- Service Learning or 52-1122 Writing and Rhetoric II for Non-Native Speakers of English or 52-1112 Writing and Rhetoric - Enhanced II