Dystopian Literature

DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE Honors 13401 2.5 Credits

In this course, students will examine classic and contemporary examples of science-fiction texts which focus on the concept of dystopia: an alternate reality or futuristic society in which life is supposed to be wonderful, but instead has been corrupted. Students will examine how authors use this genre of literature and film to analyze and critique certain elements of their own worlds, such as politics, environmental and social issues, technology, religion, and more. This course will ask students to push beyond pop culture to examine pressing topics and grapple with these issues. Continued skill development in composition, speaking, vocabulary, language, and literary and non-fiction studies are the essential components of this course.