AS 3635 - AmericanSciFi:Dreams&Nightmare

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

American Studies

Description:

The course will explore various topics in the history of the development of American science and technology throughout the literature of science fiction. We will look at some selected 20th century American scientific discoveries, examine how they were perceived and portrayed in a number classic science fiction novels, short stories, and films. Topics will include: Art Deco and Future Moderne the golden age of American Science fiction, Dystopianism, Little Green Men and Bug Eyed Monsters (LGM & BEM), the development of Nuclear weapons and LGM & BEM Redux, Artificial intelligence, Space-the-dream versus the Cold war driven reality of the space race, New Wave and Cyberpunk. Preequisite: ECII placement.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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