The University of Kansas continues its role as the leader in science fiction
education. I can do no greater service to teachers than to repeat the advice
that I gave in Anatomy of Wonder 4: you should attend one of the
Intensive English Institutes on the Teaching of Science Fiction offered at the
University of Kansas each summer.-Dennis M. Kratz, Anatomy of Wonder
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For 2012, we offer the following CSSF courses and events at
the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. The Center also offers two awards for University of Kansas students:
the
James E. Gunn Award for Science Fiction Writing and
the Scholarship in Science Fiction Studies.
Click the links below for full information about the science-fiction programs
available through the Center for the Study of Science Fiction and the University
of Kansas:
"Science, Technology, and Society"
Offered Spring Semester
In this course we read nonfiction works and science fiction to explore the past, present,
and possible future effects of science and technology on society and humankind as a species.
Participants write weekly reading responses, a mid-term paper, a final project,
and take part in a group discussion. Everyone leads at least one session's
discussion.
"Literature of Science Fiction: The SF Short Story"
Offered Fall Semester
Starting in Fall 2012, we offer a new course that alternates between the SF short story and the SF
novel. For 2012, we will study the short story.
"Science Fiction Institute:
The SF Novel"
Offered July 8 - 20
This annual two-week intensive course that alternates between the SF short story and the SF
novel. For 2012, we will study the novel.
Speculative Fiction Writer's Workshop
Offered June 24 - July 6
This annual two-week residential writing workshop is intended for writers who have just begun to publish or who need that final bit of insight or skill to become a published writer. Author and CSSF Director Christopher McKitterick leads the workshop, and guest author
Andy
Duncan
- prior winner of the Sturgeon Award - joins for the second
week.
SF/F Novel Writer's Workshop
Offered June 24 - July
6
Award-winning author Kij
Johnson teaches this annual two-week residential
writing workshop, during which attendees
generate the best possible chapters and an outline for a writer's submission
packet, learn what's necessary to complete or revise the novel with an eye
toward publication, and build bonds with other members of the writing community.
"Repeat Offenders" Novel Writer's Workshop
Offered July
8 - 15
This annual follow-up workshop to Kij
Johnson's annual two-week residential
writing workshop is offered to alums of that
program only.
Writer's Retreat
Offered June 24 - July
20 (any two-week period)
The annual Writer's Retreat is offered for
a two-week (or four-week) period corresponding to the
SF/F Workshops and
SF Institute. You
need not apply by any specific date, but we limit enrollment to 12 due to
space concerns, so be sure to let us know that you're interested sooner rather
than later.
Campbell Conference
July 5 - 8
The Campbell Conference is the core of our annual summer program and features intelligent and informed discussion as well as readings, signings, and talks by a variety
of important SF authors, editors, and scholars. It is also the venue for presenting the
John W. Campbell Memorial
Award for the best science-fiction novel of the year and the
Theodore Sturgeon Memorial
Award for the best short science fiction of the year. One of the genre's best-kept secrets!
Science Fiction Youth Summer Camp:
Coming Soon
In the near future, we hope to offer the Science Fiction Youth Summer Camp, sponsored by the Center for the Study of Science Fiction.
Check back for updates. We hope to offer this program for Summer 2013 or 2014. If you
are interested in helping organize or participate in this event, let us know!
Enrollment Information
and Request Forms
Use this electronic form to attend the summer
programs.
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