4P11 Sci-Phi – Science Fiction as Philosophy

Tutor/Facilitator David Robinson

When
Date: on/from Thu 23 Jul 2026 to Thu 17 Sep 2026
Frequency: Fortnightly
Class time: 10:00-11:00

Delivered ZOOM

Other information

U3APP has purchased the Great Courses “Sci-Phi (Science Fiction as Philosophy)” Course. It comprises two-hour films, half-hour lectures and notes on each film.
Class members will need to:
1 – Watch one of five two-hour films on their computer at home every fortnight.
2 – Watch a half-hour video lecture presented by Professor D K Johnson.
3 – Read notes on each film prepared by Professor D K Johnson,
4 – Attend a one-hour class discussion every fortnight at 10 am on Thursday on ZOOM.
All five Films, Lectures and Notes are available for members to access now at no charge on https://live.org.au/sci-phi/

REQUIREMENTS: Members need to have a computer that can run ZOOM

TUTOR: David has run film classes at U3APP for the past 10 years. This course has 72 enrolled members. He is offering this Sci-Fi film class as a one-term trial to see if U3APP members are interested the films that “Science Fiction as Philosophy” studies. There are 20 other additional films in the course.

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