(offered every other Fall, Dr. Doreen Thierauf) Prerequisite: Six semester hours from ENG 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206 This course explores one of the most exciting genres of contemporary prose fiction, the dystopian novel, to familiarize students with its themes, formal structures and historical significance. Be warned, there are no happy endings in this course. Authors covered may include Aldous Huxley, George Orwell, Margaret Atwood, Octavia Butler, Suzanne Collins and others.