English 177-1 - Winter, 2017

Study of an Individual Author

Topic: Octavia E. Butler and Topics in Speculative Fiction

Class Information

Instructor: Yazell, Bryan
CRN: 22909
Time: TR 10:30-11:50
Location: 105 Olson

Description

This course will examine the work of science fiction author Octavia E. Butler. We will read Butler’s short stories and novels alongside contemporary writings and criticism in order to evaluate how this work both foregrounds and combats social inequality within the broad category of speculative fiction.

Texts

Kindred
Fledgling
Parable of the Sower
Parable of the Talents
Lilith's Brood
ENL 177 Course Reader