No outside resources needed, only use attached readings. Total word count at least 650.

NOTE: All examples cited from Science Fiction sources as evidence for your arguments must be sources we either read or watched as part of this class. You may not cite outside sources such as Star Wars or other texts whether written or filmed.

Point Distribution: The exam is two short essay questions. Each essay is worth 25 points broken out as follows:

Grading Rubric

1. Strong thesis statement (tells us clearly what you are about to prove to us.) 5
2. Strong Argument: Use your sources and data top clearly support your thesis. Don’t simply keep telling us your thesis, USE EVIDENCE. You must use at least TWO Non-Fiction authors for each question response unless otherwise noted. 10
3. Spelling, grammar etc. 5
4. Conclusion: A strong conclusion will reiterate your premise and may suggest a broader theme. 5

Questions (Answer both)

1. Outline cultural/linguistic relativism and explain its usefulness in an analysis of SF. Cite at least two authors and provide at least one example of SF(short for Science Fiction) in your response.
2. Several authors we’ve read have discussed the politics of race and the ways in which it manifests in SF. Discuss the ways in which these authors use SF to talk about race and race relations. Use an example from a SF text we have read or watched in conjunction with the class to illustrate your points.