Northern Virginia Community College: Literature of Science Fiction

Literature of Science Fiction - ENG 256 at Northern Virginia Community College

ENG 256 - Literature of Science Fiction: Examines the literary and social aspects of science fiction, emphasizing development of ideas and techniques through the history of the genre. Involves critical reading and writing.

Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval.

3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
86981	ENG 256-001W	3	W	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2026-08-24	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Fifteen Week

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