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About this class |
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Supplementary Resources |
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Terminology of the Imperium-Glossary of Terms in the book |
You'll need to download and import this into your glossary when the course is restored. |
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Download a Copy of this Course |
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Course Intro |
Course Introduction |
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Course Info/Introduction |
Learn a bit about this course and how to navigate through your assignments. |
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The Role of Science Fiction |
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Pre-Reading |
Before & During Reading Page |
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Proper Formatting for Written Assignments |
If you have to type a paper and upload/email it in the future (you will) you'll want to see this. |
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As you read |
Course Pacing- Use this as a guideline to keep up with the Readings |
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Reading Resources: Text/Audio |
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Book I |
Book I Unit |
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Student Newspapers |
I'll post student submissions here as they become available. |
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Guild Steersman Image |
Risk your travel privledges and view a Guild Steersman. |
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Map of Arrakis |
Click here to view a layout of the planet Arrakis. |
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SparkNotes: Book I |
Summary and Analysis: From the beginning through Paul’s meeting with Dr. Yueh. Follow links for other sections of Book I. |
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Book II |
Book II Unit |
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Symbolism Lesson |
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Metaphor Lesson |
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SparkNotes: Book II |
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Book III |
Book III Unit |
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Finding Themes Lesson |
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SparkNotes: Book III |
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Dune Jeopardy |
PPT: Click on the question selection, then on the screen for the answer. Click on the picture to go back to the Menu. |
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Post Reading Activities |
Post-Reading Unit |
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Research Resources |
Citing Your Sources |
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Research Resource: Citing Your Work |
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Links to Dune Articles |
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Dune Genesis by Frank Herbert |
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Frank Herbert Interview |
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Frank Herbert Interview 2 |
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McNelly Interview |
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Frank Herbert Biography |
O'Reilly, Tim, Frank Herbert 1981, Frederick Unger Publishing, New York ISBN 080442666X. |
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Female Characters in Dune |
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Dune-Star Wars Connections |
Striking similarities between the two (some spoilers for other Dune books).
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History and Historical Effect in Frank Herbert's Dune |
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Arabic and Islamic Themes in Dune |
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Hero and Society in Dune |
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Dangerous Memes |
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Chavez: Oil Will Be Destroyed if Attacked |
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Humans could live for hundreds of years |
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Drink up: Space station recycling urine to water |
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World's Deepest Known Animal: Worm That Lives Under Almost a Mile of Rock |
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