Book Club for High School: Multicultural Sci-Fi & Fantasy - Study & Analysis
In this on-going weekly class, students will read and discuss Multicultural Sci-Fi and Fantasy books with a focus on authors from underrepresented cultures and backgrounds.
Neeka Norbury
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
2-4 hours per week. Before class begins, students should obtain a copy of the book to read (or listen to the audiobook) and be prepared to discuss the book and study questions in depth.Class Experience
The Multicultural Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club courses will introduce students to sci-fi and fantasy authors from underrepresented cultures and backgrounds and explore the construction of modern and future worlds from the perspective of global experiences. This ongoing class will discuss a new book every two weeks, with one week off in between to give students time to read the next book. The goal is for students to: Develop the ability to analyze science-fiction and fantasy texts by looking at key concepts, including implied audience, plot construction, linguistic texture, authorial identity, publication context, and sociocultural context. Discuss the definitions, evolution, and purpose of the science fiction and fantasy genres. Describe and analyze common science fiction and fantasy themes, tropes, and modes of expression. Place representative works of science fiction and fantasy in a larger cultural, intellectual, and aesthetic context. This ongoing class will discuss a new book every two weeks, with one week off in between to give students time to read the next book. To facilitate the discussion, the week before we study each novel, I will send out discussion questions and a reference sheet that will give examples and definitions of any literary elements we will be learning in class. Please ensure that students have copies of the books as we read and discuss each book. Week of January 5, 2025 Balad & Dagger - An Outlaw Saints Novel by Daniel José Older Week of January 12, 2025 Balad & Dagger - An Outlaw Saints Novel by Daniel José Older Week of January 26, 2025 A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel Week of February 2, 2025 A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel Week of February 16, 2025 Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Week of February 23, 2025 Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Week of March 9, 2025 Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Week of March 16, 2025 Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Week of March 30, 2025 The Dark Becomes Her by Judy I. Lin Week of April 6, 2025 The Dark Becomes Her by Judy I. Lin Week of April 20, 2025 Blood at the Root by LaDarrion Williams Week of April 27, 2025 Blood at the Root by LaDarrion Williams Week of May 11, 2025 Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler Week of May 18, 2025 Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
Learning Goals
Develop the ability to analyze science-fiction and fantasy texts in terms of key concepts
including implied audience, plot construction, linguistic texture, authorial identity, publication context, and sociocultural context.Describe and analyze common science fiction and fantasy themes, tropes, and modes of
expression.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some books discuss more mature themes than others. There may be some subjects such as violence, racism, underage drinking, profanity, witchcraft, gender identity, and anti or pro-religion. Families should research the books before enrolling to determine if they are appropriate for their child. If you have questions about potential mature themes in any of the books, please get in touch with me.
Supply List
Students will need to obtain a copy of the book. Available at many local libraries and local or online booksellers.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
B.A. in Literature/Rhetoric
M.A. in English
Teacher and tutor for College Freshman CompositionReviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-12 learners per class
