Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology XSeries

What you will learn:
- Learn why we should study Star Trek as a lens for media scholars to analyze the history of television, the impact of science fiction on technology, and the phenomenon of fandom
- Explore how Star Trek depicted a future where humans were explorers of the universe - serving as an inspiration to individuals and government agencies deeply involved in the race to get human beings into space for the first time
- Understand how Star Trek's diverse crew prompted audiences to reconsider their own perceptions of different races and genders
- Reflect on how Star Trek depicted various characters working to understand themselves and their place in the universe
- Recognize how Star Trek inspires reflection on our own humanity and our place in the universe

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Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II (edX)

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Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology II (edX)
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Explore how Star Trek's diverse crew prompted audiences to reconsider their own perceptions of different races and genders as well as their own place in the universe. Why has Star Trek , which began as a failed network series, become so influential? Instead of fading away, the Star Trek [...]

Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III (edX)

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Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology III (edX)
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Explore how Star Trek inspires reflection on our own history, humanity, and place in the universe. Why has Star Trek , which began as a failed network series, become so influential? Instead of fading away, the Star Trek universe now encompasses feature films, additional television series, and a universe [...]

Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology (edX)

Explore the impact and influence of Star Trek on today's society and technology. Why has Star Trek , which began as a failed network series, become so influential? Instead of fading away, the Star Trek universe now encompasses feature films, additional television series, and a universe of fan conventions [...]