| Weeks | Topics |
| 1 |
Introduction to the philosophical and ideological system of the 20th century
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| 2 |
Social, political and literary developments in 20th century England
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| 3 |
The characteristics of the 20th century fantasy novel
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| 4 |
The relationship of the fantasy novel to other genres, crossing points and their interactions
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| 5 |
The narrative strategies of the fantasy novel
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| 6 |
Douglas Adams. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
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| 7 |
The Restaurant at the end of the Universe.
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| 8 |
Life, the Universe and Everything.
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| 9 |
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish.
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| 10 |
Midterm
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| 11 |
Mostly Harmless
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| 12 |
Ursula K. LeGuin, A Wizard of Earthsea
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| 13 |
C. S. Lewis, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass
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| 14 |
Course Evaluation and Revision
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