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The Martian
Værklæsning af Andy Weir - The Martian (18%)
Kernestof:
- The Martian, Andy Weir, Penguin Books, 2014. Hele bogen er læst, nogle få kapitler er arbejdet mindre intensivt med end andre.
Full text of "The Martian", https://archive.org/stream/TheMartian_201808/The%20Martian_djvu.txt
- How to read a novel and a short story, Wider Contexts, https://widercontexts.systime.dk/?id=250
Supplerende stof:
-Chemistry In Film and TV - The Martian: Making Water, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhixAPKFXZk
- How To Make Water On Mars! (The Martian), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN0-xJ59gKI
- The science of ‘The Martian’: 5 TED-Ed Lessons to help you understand the film, https://blog.ed.ted.com/2015/09/22/the-science-of-the-martian-5-ted-ed-lessons-to-help-you-understand-the-film/
- Man vs. Nature: Handling Conflict in Writing with Examples, by Krystal N. Craiker, https://prowritingaid.com/man-vs-nature
- The Frontier Heritage, American Ways: An introduction to American culture, Pearson, pp. 79-86.
- Elevpræsentationer med denne opgave:
Presentation Structure and Key Concepts:
Man vs. Nature
• Define the ”man vs. nature” theme.
• Discuss how Watney’s efforts to survive (e.g., growing food, generating water, and creating shelter) exemplify the "man vs. nature" theme. Refer to examples in the text that illustrate these elements.
The Frontier Experience and Exploration
• Define the concept of the Frontier Experience, focusing on exploration, settlement, and survival in new, uncharted territories.
• Compare Watney's situation on Mars to historical frontier experiences, noting similarities in the role of ingenuity, inventive spirit and self-reliance in both Watney’s survival and in overcoming the challenges of the frontier. Refer to examples in the text that illustrate these elements.
Conclusion
• Summarize the key points made in your presentation, reinforcing how "The Martian" serves as a modern reflection of the "man vs. nature" theme and the Frontier Experience.
• What broader themes beyond “Man vs. Nature” are evident in 'The Martian' ?
• Based on your previous findings, what do you believe is the central message conveyed in “The Martian”?
Use this material as inspiration:
- “Man vs. Nature: Handling Conflict in Writing with Examples” https://prowritingaid.com/man-vs-nature
- “The Frontier Heritage”, “American Ways. An Introduction to American Culture”, Fourth edition. Pearson.
-PDF: An Examination of The Martian Trajectory Laura Burke NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH October 5, 2015
- President Kennedy's 1962 "Moon Speech", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YWIIV19U70
- What Was the Space Race?, https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/what-was-space-race
Afsluttende præsentationer med en af disse opgaver:
1. The Space Race: Examine the historical rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War that led to major milestones in space exploration. Highlight key events such as the launch of Sputnik and the moon landing. Briefly discuss President John F. Kennedy’s role in promoting the U.S. space program and how his leadership helped shape the goals of NASA during the 1960s.
2. Mars Exploration: Cover the history and objectives of Mars missions, including past, current, and planned missions by NASA, SpaceX and other space agencies. Highlight key achievements and technological advancements in Mars exploration.
3. Terraforming Mars: Discuss the concept of terraforming, including scientific theories and proposed methods to make Mars habitable for humans. Address the challenges, ethical considerations, and arguments in favour as well as against terraforming Mars.
4. The author Andy Weir: Create an author profile of Andy Weir.
5. The science behind The Martian: Choose specific scientific principles and technologies featured in The Martian, explain how they work, and assess their scientific accuracy. You can either choose examples that we have discussed in class, exploring them in more detail, or select new ones for analysis.
6. How do you become an astronaut? Outline the requirements, training process, and career path to becoming an astronaut, and relate your findings to ”The Martian”.
7. Book versus movie: Compare and contrast the novel "The Martian" with its film adaptation. Discuss differences in plot and the portrayal of characters, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each medium.
8. The Future of Space Tourism: Explore the emerging industry of space tourism, including current developments, key players, and potential future opportunities. Discuss the challenges, costs, and ethical considerations associated with making space travel accessible to the public.
9. Optional topic related to “The Martian”
Film: The Martian, set fra CFU.
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