ANTH 214 - Anthropology in Science Fictio

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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.

Units: 3.00
Grading: Letter Grade

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1 01 1317 LEC M  3:00 PM  -  5:50 PM  TBD Rachel Olsthoorn Course Open Class Details General Education Class In Person Class

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