Utopian Literature, Thought, and Experiment

3 credits

Study of utopian texts from ancient Golden Ages to modern science fictions. Questions to be asked include whether a much improved human society is possible, what might bring it about, and what are the obstacles? In addition to utopian theory, study of planning the "ideal city," study of the challenges of living in "international communities," and other applications will be considered. *** Prerequisite: ENGL 100 ***