CRWN 80FScience Fictions
Examines how science fictions have imagined better and worse worlds, social relations, and identities by using science and technology. Students read novels and short stories from the 19th Century to the present and discuss and debate questions of justice, freedom, difference, and identity. (Formerly "Seminar in Science Fiction.")
Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing requirement.
- UCSC Students - If you met the ELWR requirement and have issues with enrollment, please contact summer@ucsc.edu.
- Visiting students - email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number to enroll.
- From the Instructor: Students may choose to turn in science fiction stories which they create as part of the course requirements.
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When it runs
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 1:00pm–4:30pm | Cowell Clrm 131 | M. D. Patton | Open 21/51 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Patton | 4.8 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 | 100% | 20 |
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