Speculative Fiction and Environmental Themes
( 24 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Speculative Fiction and Environmental Themes
Course overview, definitions of speculative fiction and environmental themes, and why they matter.

Module #2
Environmentalism in Science Fiction
Exploring the history and evolution of environmental themes in science fiction, from Hugo Gernsback to modern authors.

Module #3
Eco-Feminism and the Power of Nature
Analyzing the intersection of eco-feminism and speculative fiction, including authors like Ursula K. Le Guin and Octavia Butler.

Module #4
Cli-Fi and the Anthropocene
Defining climate fiction (cli-fi) and its importance in the Anthropocene era, with examples from authors like Margaret Atwood and Paolo Bacigalupi.

Module #5
Environmental Justice in Fantasy
Exploring environmental justice themes in fantasy literature, including authors like N.K. Jemisin and Saladin Ahmed.

Module #6
The Apocalypse and Environmental Degradation
Examining the depiction of environmental apocalypse in speculative fiction, including works like The Road and Station Eleven.

Module #7
Utopian Ecologies
Investigating utopian visions of environmental sustainability in speculative fiction, including authors like Kim Stanley Robinson and Marge Piercy.

Module #8
Non-Human Narratives
Analyzing stories told from non-human perspectives, such as animal or plant narratives, and their environmental implications.

Module #9
Indigenous Futurisms and Environmentalism
Exploring Indigenous futurisms and their connection to environmental themes, including authors like Cherie Dimaline and Rebecca Roanhorse.

Module #10
Environmental Themes in Science Fantasy
Examining the intersection of science fantasy and environmental themes, including authors like Nalo Hopkinson and Sofia Samatar.

Module #11
Reading the Land:Environmentalism in Horror
Analyzing the use of environmental themes in horror fiction, including authors like Jeff VanderMeer and Caitlin R. Kiernan.

Module #12
Eco-Criticism and Literary Analysis
Applying eco-critical theory to speculative fiction, including close readings of selected texts.

Module #13
Case Study:Frank Herberts Dune
In-depth analysis of environmental themes in Frank Herberts Dune, including its ecological and geopolitical implications.

Module #14
Case Study:Ursula K. Le Guins The Word for World is Forest
Examining the environmental themes and ecological warnings in Ursula K. Le Guins The Word for World is Forest.

Module #15
Case Study:Paolo Bacigalupis The Windup Girl
Analyzing the environmental and ecological themes in Paolo Bacigalupis The Windup Girl, including its depiction of bio-engineering and sustainability.

Module #16
Environmental Activism and Speculative Fiction
Exploring the connections between environmental activism and speculative fiction, including authors who are also activists.

Module #17
The Futures of Environmentalism
Discussing the role of speculative fiction in shaping our understanding of environmentalism and sustainability in the future.

Module #18
Imagining Sustainable Futures
Examining the possibilities and challenges of imagining sustainable futures in speculative fiction, including the role of optimism and pessimism.

Module #19
The Importance of Intersectionality in Environmentalism
Analyzing the intersection of environmentalism with other social justice movements, including race, class, gender, and disability.

Module #20
Environmental Storytelling and Media
Exploring the role of storytelling in environmentalism, including film, television, and digital media.

Module #21
Ecological Storytelling and Indigenous Knowledge
Examining the importance of Indigenous knowledge and ecological storytelling in environmentalism, including the work of Indigenous authors and artists.

Module #22
The Politics of Environmentalism in Speculative Fiction
Analyzing the political implications of environmental themes in speculative fiction, including issues of power, privilege, and resistance.

Module #23
Teaching Environmental Themes in Speculative Fiction
Discussing strategies for teaching environmental themes in speculative fiction, including syllabus design and pedagogical approaches.

Module #24
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Speculative Fiction and Environmental Themes career

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Speculative Fiction and Environmental Themes ( 24 Modules )

Speculative Fiction and Environmental Themes
( 24 Modules )