Why study Science Fiction?
Consider the clip and the article below, and whether you think science fiction holds any relevance today. Be prepared to discuss your ideas!
Consider the clip and the article below, and whether you think science fiction holds any relevance today. Be prepared to discuss your ideas!
The Syllabus
The HSC course will mirror the genre focus from the Preliminary work we did on Gothic, however the focus for this year will be Science Fiction. As always, our work starts with deconstructing the skills and content you will need to excel in this course. Task One:
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Reviewing Genre
It is crucial that you retain an understanding of the nature of genre and its evolution alongside society. While we have covered this in great detail, the following task is important to ensure you have retained the necessaries for success in this unit. Task Two:
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The Language of Science Fiction
When we examine texts within a genre, it is important to understand the forms within and the metalanguage you must use when deconstructing. In order to familiarise yourself with this, consider the task below. Task Three:
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Areas For Close Examination
In the document provided below, you will find some suggested focus areas for constructing theses and structuring your study notes, as well as structuring your analytical response as a whole. |