Articles inspired by and concerning speculative fiction.
Excelsior!
A look at the outgoing editor's view of the past few years, and an introduction to the new era of the magazine.
The Political Debate in Science Fiction
Last year, there was a storm brewing over sexism and minority voices being underrepresented in the science fiction community. That debate hasn't gone away, but in the finest SF tradition, it has mutated.
A Theme-based Online Curriculum for the Teaching of Science Fiction
By Jean Asselin Abstract This article presents a theme-based curriculum for the teaching SF literature. Sets of 15 stories each, six in all, match the number of weeks in the North American semester system. Selection criteria include theme, awards won or nominated for, and critical recognition. Curricular material is taken from 80 years of [...]
References for A Theme-based Online Curriculum for the Teaching of Science Fiction
by Jean Asselin These are the sources referenced in "A Theme-based Online Curriculum for the Teaching of Science Fiction" Adams, J. J. (Ed.). (2008). Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse. San Francisco, CA: Night Shade Books. Adams, J. J. (Ed.). (2009). Federations. Rockville, MD: Prime Books. Adams, J. J. (Ed.). (2011). Brave New Worlds: Dystopian Stories. [...]
James Gunn: The Man Who Taught Us All Science Fiction
By Christopher McKitterick — Personal reflections on the achievements and influences of James Gunn.
Kirk T. Pistol Closely Encounters Enormous Flight Changes At the Last Minute—Sans Starship: A True James Gunn Appreciation Story
By Marleen S. Barr — A somewhat-fictionalized retelling of a headlong flight taken by Our Hero in order to meet Jim Gunn.
James Gunn and the Foundations of Academic Science Fiction Criticism References
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James Gunn and the Foundations of Academic Science Fiction Criticism
By Michael R. Page — An analysis of James Gunn's work in the early days of serious literary criticism of science fiction.
Celebrating James Gunn: Writer, Scholar, Teacher
By Nathaniel Williams — The introduction for the 2013 Eaton/SFRA panel that discussed the legacy and works of Professor James Gunn, the inspiration for Ad Astra.
Science Fiction Goes to College References
By Michael R. Page These are the sources referenced in "Science Fiction Goes to College" References Allen, D. (Ed.). (1971). Science Fiction: The Future. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Allen, L. D. (1973). Science Fiction: An Introduction. Lincoln: Cliffs Notes. Asimov, I. (May, 1972). “Academe and I.” Fantasy and Science Fiction. 133-43. Bova, B. (June, [...]