Intermediate Course (13 yrs and up), $185 – No Prerequisite

An overview of some of the thrilling tales which helped to provide the foundation for one of the most popular modern genres, Classic Science Fiction explores stories of fantastic futuristic feats and astonishingly ambitious adventures. We will discuss the true nature of heroism and bravery, as well as the ethics and philosophy of science itself in our unpacking of these gripping classics.

To Buy:

• I, Robot by Isaac Asmiov
  (This is a solitary volume, not a part of Asimov's "Robot Series". The title should just be "I, Robot". Here is an example available on Amazon.)

All other readings are provided in an online format below, but we recommend that hard copies be obtained for ease of reading.

Week 1: From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne, Ch.1 - 14

Week 2: From the Earth to the Moon, Ch.15 - 28

Week 3: Round the Moon by Jules Verne, Preliminary Chapter - Ch. 9

Week 4: Round the Moon, Ch.10 - 23

Week 5: The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, Ch.1 - 6
(Some editions might have this as an untitled chapter 4 – the reading is the same; the chapter should end with the line: “Very simple was my explanation, and plausible enough—as most wrong theories are!”)

Week 6: The Time Machine, Ch.7 - 16

Week 7: The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells, Book 1 (all)

Week 8: The War of the Worlds, Book 2 (all)

Week 9: The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Ch. 1 - 9

Week 10: The Lost World, Ch. 10 - 16

Week 11: Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis, Ch. 1 - 13

Week 12: Out of the Silent Planet, Ch. 14 - Postscript

Week 13: I, Robot by Isaac Asimov, Introduction - Ch. 5
(This is a solitary volume, not a part of Asimov's "Robot Series". The title should just be "I, Robot". Here is an example available on Amazon.)

Week 14: I, Robot, Ch. 6 - 9