hit1sfi the science fiction imagination
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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSara James
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSara 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Seminar activities, 1750 wordsIncludes an in-class component | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Text analysis, 800 words | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Essay, 1750 words | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |