Final Blog!!!

I learned a ton of fun things about science fiction this semester. First, I actually learned what science fiction is, and now understand the difference between science fiction and fantasy! That was probably the most important thing I learned this semester. Along with that, I have now learned what extrapolation, xenophobia, paradox, and the frankenstein complex are! It was a fun class with fun readings and a lot of interesting learning.

My preconceptions of science fiction definitely changed a lot this semester. Originally, I thought there was very little, if no difference between science fiction and fantasy. However, after this semester, I now know that science fiction is intended to be more realistic than fantasy and people's problems are solved through science, not magic, like it is in fantasy stories. I also would have never guessed there were so many subcategories of science fiction! I definately underestimated how big science fiction really is!

I had lots of fun in science fiction this semester. I really enjoyed learning about all the different elements, from extrapolation to time travel. However, I think our most interesting and fun unit was the one on xenophobia. I really liked reading Ender's Game and doing the project that goes along with it. It made me wonder how humans would react if we did ever encounter aliens. Would we be able to stay calm and make peace with them? Would we fight them? Or would our technology not be superior enough to defeat them? I really enjoy the thought of there being life somewhere else in the universe. After xenophobia, I really liked the time travel unit, and I think the most relevant thing I learned in this class is that travel back in time is not possible, but travel forward in time may become possible.

I had a great time, and thought this was a great class! Thanks for an awesome semester!