Target Audience: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12 students (ages 14-18)

Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Curriculum Description: This bootcamp explores the thrilling and thought-provoking worlds of dystopian and science fiction literature. Students will study George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick, and Kurt Vonnegut, discovering how these visionary authors used speculative fiction to explore technology, society, freedom, and what it means to be human. Each lesson includes interactive activities, podcasts, and quizzes to reinforce learning.

Prerequisites: Completion of Foundations of World Literature (LT1) or equivalent recommended.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this bootcamp, students will be able to identify the major works and authors of dystopian and science fiction, understand the key themes of dystopian and science fiction literature, analyze how speculative fiction critiques society and technology, and appreciate the lasting impact of these genres on contemporary culture.