English Courses > Pandora's Legacy: Curiosity, Science and Society
| Course Name | Pandora's Legacy: Curiosity, Science and Society |
| Course Number | 1830 |
| Grade/Meeting time | 11 Daily, quarter 12 Daily, quarter |
| Credit | .5 |
| Weight | 1.0 |
| Graduation Requirement | English |
| Prerequisite | Completion of Grade 10 English | Special Consideration | Students may self select readings for use in course projects. Parents are encouraged to review student choices since contemporary, topically appropriate materials, which may be of high interest to students, may not meet family preferences. Instructors will allow a wide range of choices from classic to contemporary works. |
| Description: Scientific discovery is a double-edged sword; it can create both wonderful advancements and devastating destruction. This course will investigate the connections between literature and science. Acknowledging that science is an inseparable part of our modern world, this course will look at the complex relationship between tradition and new scientific ideas. The class will examine both classic and modern literature, including science fiction and nonfiction texts. Also, the class will explore how innovations in science have implications for our society, both ethically and legally. |
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