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Writing the History of the Future:

Science Fiction’s Use of Classical Antiquity

Location

Performing Arts & Humanities Building : 441

Date & Time

November 20, 2017, 5:15 pm6:15 pm

Description

Join us for a lecture from Dr. Bob Cape, Professor of Classics, Austin College.

Writing the History of the Future: Science Fiction’s Use of Classical Antiquity


Dr. Cape is the Chase Professor of Classical Studies at Austin College in Sherman Texas, near Dallas. He is an expert in Latin pedagogy (the art of teaching the Latin language), and is currently writing a book about the influence of the Ancient Mediterranean world on modern science fiction.