How does technology change our human experience? In the digital age, how do we define our humanity and our values?
In this four-day literature course, students explore how technology shapes human connection, creativity, and emotion through three classic short stories: “The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury, “The 9 Billion Names of God” by Arthur Clarke, and “EPICAC” by Kurt Vonnegut. Each day’s 1‑hour session invites students to read closely, discuss deeply, and write thoughtfully using two core tools: a 6‑question reading framework (analyzing the narrator, characterization, setting, plot, message, and theme) and 4 writing moves (summary, claim, evidence, analysis).
By the end of the week, students will:
- Analyze how authors imagine technology’s impact on family, religion, and love
- Strengthen their ability to support claims with textual evidence
- Participate in a Socratic seminar exploring the connections between texts and ideas
- Draft and refine a short essay with guided feedback