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偉大的科幻短篇小說:阿西莫夫、布約德、勒古恩和凱斯

科幻小說能夠在假設的情況下討論複雜的倫理。歡迎在這個以討論為基礎的課程中欣賞三個經典短篇故事。 #學術的
Tassie Bauman Smith
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4 現場會議
3 小時 40 分鐘 上課時間
作業
每週 1-2 小時. For the first three weeks students will read the short stories before class and interact with the material through creative writing.
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A grade can be assigned to learners if parents contact me ahead of time. Reading and participation is weighted at (50%) and their completion of homework at (50%). I am more interested in creativity and ideas than grammar and spelling.
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英語程度 - 未知
美國 9 - 12 年級
Intermediate 等級
Science fiction as a genre has a long history with the medium of short story.  It also has a long history wrestling with difficult and sensitive topics.  As a kind of speculative fiction, SciFi asks questions that might otherwise be taboo.  Come and join me to read four great short stories from 1941-1989.  Each one has deep and disturbing themes which may lead us to question our own society and our role in it. 

Week 1: Students should read "Nightfall" by Isaac Asimov before coming to class.  In class we will learn about Asimov's place in Science Fiction history. We will discuss the structure of the story, the role religion plays in the story (ie the cultist) and the idea of the "what if" in science fiction.  For homework everyone should write 1-2 paragraphs on what might happen next in the story. 

Week 2: Students should read "Those Who Walk Away from Omelas" by Ursula Le Guin before coming to class.  In class we we will learn about Le Guin's place in Science Fiction history.  We will discuss the structure of the story with a focus on the ethics of the society and the questions posed by the ending.  For homework everyone should write a 1st person narrative as if they were walking away from the cell. 

Week 3: Students should read "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes before coming to class. (Please be sure to get the SHORT story not the novel!)  In class we will discuss Keyes vision of low vs high intelligence and how it was relayed through word choice, insight and writing style.  We will discuss the modern concept of "bullying" and "becoming a victim" in light of the story. For homework everyone should write 2 journal entries about the same day (about 1 paragraph each) one from the early Charlie Gordon and another from the very intelligent Charlie Gordon.

Week 4: Students should read the "Mountains of Mourning" by Lois McMasters Bujold before coming to class. In class we will discuss the constraints that the author's world put on her characters. We will discuss population/economic pressures and the question of infanticide and briefly consider how it is practiced today. We will also discuss the role that mercy plays or does not play in the story.  There is no homework following this class. 

This is a discussion intensive course. All students are expected to interact with respect and civility.  I understand that the material is controversial and expect and welcome disagreement, but kindness facilitates productive and persuasive conversation.  If a student finds reading and writing difficult, I am willing for them to access the material in audio format and to submit their homework in video form.  Please contact me with any questions concerning accommodations.
學習目標
Students will explore ethics, the short story form, and learn about several very important figures in Science Fiction.
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父母的引導和規範
These short stories are full of sensitive topics including the value of low vs high intelligence, disability, what it means to be a human being, genetic disorders, guilt, the role of religion in society, scapegoatism, abuse, sex outside of marriage, murder, infanticide, and more. In no way is any of the language graphic or erotic. As a teacher, I approach all these things as an opportunity to explore ethics and good character. However, you should consider previewing these short stories to see if they are appropriate for your learner. (Please leave me a message with any questions! I'll be happy to discuss these questions before your learner begins the class.)
供應清單
The students will need to read the following short stories: "Nightfall" by Isaac Asimov (available as a free download), "Flowers for Algernon" the short story by Daniel Keyes (available as a free download), "Mountains of Mourning" by Lois McMasters Bujold (available on Kindle for 3.99) and "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" by Ursula Le Guin (available as a free download).
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已加入 September, 2019
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I teach all kinds of English classes including writing, grammar, literature, and ESL.  I am an avid reader of fiction and non-fiction especially poetry, science fiction, and fantasy. 

I have been teaching for more than 10 years.  I taught English as Foreign Language in three different Chinese universities for a total of eight and a half years.  These classes included comprehensive English, listening and speaking, writing, and pronunciation.  I taught BA, MA, and Ph.D. students.  Since we have returned to the United States, I have taught childbirth classes, online ESL through VIPkid, and Sunday School.   

I am also a professional writer.  I have a traditionally published book, another at my publisher waiting to be edited, and a novel in its second draft.  I love giving students the chance to communicate, write, and learn in community with others. 

I balance all this with being a homeschool mom. I have homeschooled my two daughters a total of  fifteen years. My older daughter attended our local public high school, so I am familiar with public school needs and requirements as well. 
 
I love sharing the wonder of language with learners young and old--both those who are learning English for the first time and those who are diving into the joys of literature. 

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US$50

用於 4 課程
每週1次,共 4 週
55 分鐘

有13 位學習者完成此課程
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年齡: 14-18
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