Welcome to the Hominids Book Club
This is a homepage for Future Forums students studying Hominids. Reading Schedules, etc. will be posted here.
Please note, much of the class discussion will happen on Schoology.com. Create a "Student Account" and use this pass-code to register for our "course" (the book club): HHWMC-JPRHZ
Please note, much of the class discussion will happen on Schoology.com. Create a "Student Account" and use this pass-code to register for our "course" (the book club): HHWMC-JPRHZ
Dates, Reading Schedule, & Discussion Topics:
Topics to track while you read include:
Week 1 - Introduction to Science Fiction & Hominids
Please note, Mary Vaughan is raped in Chapter 6, use discretion when reading or reacting to this topic.
Week 2- Read Chapters 1-15
Caution: There is strong content (a rape) in Chapter 6. Skip this Chapter is you're uncomfortable.
Week 3 - Read Chapters 16-31
Week 4 - Read Chapters 32-End
Watch the 2012 Interview w/ Robert Sawyer
Summative Questions: Lets help one another as a book club. What are you doing for your summative, and how can your peers aid you?
Please have the readings completed by the meeting date, and take notes on the topics listed as you read.
- Differences & similarities between the Human and Neanderthal societies
- What defines the human race (both good and bad)
- The role of science & technology
- The setting (Ontario)
- Your initial reaction to major characters (Reuben, Louise, Mary, Ponter & Adikor)
Week 1 - Introduction to Science Fiction & Hominids
Please note, Mary Vaughan is raped in Chapter 6, use discretion when reading or reacting to this topic.
- Class Introductions (discussion on Schoology)
- Intro to Sci-Fi note
- What's your favourite elements of Sci-Fi?
- R. Sawyer on Living Forever - (discussion on Schoology)
- (He also has a great TED talk)
Week 2- Read Chapters 1-15
Caution: There is strong content (a rape) in Chapter 6. Skip this Chapter is you're uncomfortable.
- Utopia & Dystopia Note, is Sawyer's presentations of different worlds utopian or dystopian?
- The Role of Technology
- Knowledge (Why are we so obsessed with proof?)
- Differences between Homo Sapiens and Neanderthal Societies
- Male & Female Relationships
- Sawyer's portrayal of women
Week 3 - Read Chapters 16-31
- Justice System: Dooslarm basadlarm, Crime & Punishment
- Human Nature
- Colonialism & Postcolonialism Note, which Society would you rather be a part of?
- Ponter's Illness: What is the literary Purpose?
- Can you think of allusions to other Sci-Fi?
- Glasshole Culture: The Role of Surveillance
Week 4 - Read Chapters 32-End
Watch the 2012 Interview w/ Robert Sawyer
- Genetic Cleansing
- Justice System continued: Levels of Crime & Murder
- Companions: Surveillance and Censorship - Are they appealing?
- The Role of Religion
- Predictions about the rest of the Neanderthal Parallax (trilogy)
Summative Questions: Lets help one another as a book club. What are you doing for your summative, and how can your peers aid you?
Please have the readings completed by the meeting date, and take notes on the topics listed as you read.