ANTH 214 - Anthropology in Science Fictio

Description

Hours: Three hours lecture per week Description: Examines science fiction literature and media though an anthropological lens to address the fundamental question of What makes us human? Explores the interrelationships between science fiction and the social sciences, looking at historical and cultural contexts of the production and consumption of science fiction and fandoms. Themes include human evolution, cultural diversity and the other, technical innovation, imaginary humanity (utopias and dystopias), and the future.

Meeting Information

Info current as 12/21/2024
Days Times Room Meeting Dates Instructor
M  3:00 PM  -  5:50 PM  Sierra Hall 1324 1/17/2025 - 5/16/2025 Rachel Olsthoorn

Status: Open
Class Number: 1317
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 1/17/2025 - 5/16/2025
Grading: Letter Grade

Class Availability

Information below is 24 hours old.
Enrollment Total: 20
Available Seats: 5
Wait List Capacity: 15
Wait List Total: 0

Enrollment Information

  • Lower Division
  • A3: Critical Thinking
  • Includes any In Person Meeting
  • Repeat 2 times up to 6 units.