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Out There: Science Fiction Narrative
Course: ENH277AG

First Term: 2025 Fall
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Explores how narrative shapes culture and culture shapes narrative through the international study of a particular genre in multiple media (e.g. literature, film, television, computer games, etc.). Investigates how a genre evolves, and how genre conventions influence narrative production and reception. Focus on analysis of key texts and their contexts.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Compare multiple definitions of the term genre. (I)
2. Analyze how artists employ and complicate genre and medium conventions. (I, II)
3. Illustrate how genre and medium affect the audience`s experience. (I, II)
4. Explain how genres interact with one another. (I, III)
5. Describe processes that shape genres over time. (I-III)
6. Assess the impact of culture on the subject genre and the subject genre`s impact on culture. (I-III)
7. Distinguish the effects of medium upon genre. (II)
8. Summarize the subject genre`s international history. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Genre theory
   A. Definitions of genre
   B. Production theories
   C. Reception theories
II. Media theory
   A. Production theories
   B. Distribution theories
   C. Reception theories
III. Evolution of subject genre in multiple media
   A. Genre-defining texts
      1. In the U.S.
      2. Internationally
   B. Genre-challenging texts
      1. In the U.S.
      2. Internationally
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: March 25, 2025

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