This course will examine the related genres of the literary utopia and dystopia and will include a focus on close reading, an analysis of narrative form, and a consideration of works in their historical contexts. The course will take a long historical scope and may include narratives in other media such as film. Students will develop their skills in academic writing by composing and revising essays in response to assigned readings. Satisfies Communication (Literature) GenEd requirement; satisfies SEEDS Effective Writing I student learning outcome in alignment with Educated Citizenry value.