Explores how fantasy literature imagines the life we share with others. It considers how modern fantasy looks beyond what seems most obvious and allows for different ways of relating to the world. It also examines fantasy's concern to create beings and ecosystems that do not exist.
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UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNone
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeProfessor Shewry was amazing! I loved the content of the class, even though it was a lot of reading. It was challenging at times, but it definitely helped me improve my skills as a writer. As an English major, I definitely look forward to taking more classes with her in the future.
Professor Shewry is one of my fav English professors at ucsb. She is such a sweet person and she's really knowledgeable/passionate about the content. The readings can sometimes accumulate but other than that it is a relatively manageable class.
Very sweet professor. Extremely understanding about late work and willing to accommodate students. Lecture slides are posted online, readings are easy and often interesting, quizzes are super easy. Grading is fair.
Super kind and fun professor who is also very accommodating. From what I can remember, we had 3 quizzes (she dropped the lowest score) and 2 papers that were relatively short (1 4page and 1 8page). Attendance isn't mandatory and you can find most of the novels online. 10/10 recommend!