THE SCIENCE FICTION IMAGINATION

HIT1SFI

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject examines how science fiction narratives can allow us to imagine myriad human futures. Drawing on a number of key texts, including novels, film, short stories and television, students will critically analyse science fiction narratives, considering how the authors provide social commentary, reflect on the past, and help us to better understand our hopes and fears, while suggesting visions of alternative futures.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Sara James

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply critical thinking skills to the academic tasks of reading and writing

02. Demonstrate an understanding of the science fiction imagination in the subject's texts

03. Identify and assimilate literary text and secondary scholarship to develop critical analysis skills

04. Produce a persuasive written essay that demonstrates high-level written communication skills

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sara James

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Seminar activities, 1750 wordsIncludes an in-class component	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
Text analysis, 800 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Essay, 1750 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4