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Module Series
• Non-Sequential Series
Discussion-based
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Medium intensity
Enter the richly layered universe of Ann Leckie’s Imperial Radch trilogy with this three-part SPACE module series. Across Ancillary Justice, Ancillary Sword, and Ancillary Mercy, participants will dive into the complex questions of identity, empire, and artificial intelligence that define this groundbreaking Hugo- and Nebula-award-winning saga. Whether you're encountering the series for the first time or returning for a deeper look, each module invites you to engage closely with the text and its themes through guided discussion and collaborative exploration.
Each installment of the trilogy focuses on one novel and can be taken individually or as a cohesive sequence. Begin with Ancillary Justice, where we meet Breq, the lone remaining fragment of a once-massive starship AI. Continue with Ancillary Sword, which shifts from galaxy-spanning conflict to the politics of power, justice, and colonial resistance. Conclude with Ancillary Mercy, as Breq confronts questions of loyalty, conscience, and the fate of empire. Join us in unpacking Leckie’s bold vision of a far-future society—and discover why this series continues to provoke thought and conversation across the sci-fi landscape.
Each installment of the trilogy focuses on one novel and can be taken individually or as a cohesive sequence. Begin with Ancillary Justice, where we meet Breq, the lone remaining fragment of a once-massive starship AI. Continue with Ancillary Sword, which shifts from galaxy-spanning conflict to the politics of power, justice, and colonial resistance. Conclude with Ancillary Mercy, as Breq confronts questions of loyalty, conscience, and the fate of empire. Join us in unpacking Leckie’s bold vision of a far-future society—and discover why this series continues to provoke thought and conversation across the sci-fi landscape.
Required Texts
Each installment of the trilogy focuses on one novel and can be taken individually or as a cohesive sequence. Student's just need a copy of each novel of Ann Leckie's depending on the module(s) they participate in.
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