Senior Project Advisor

Arna Elezovic

Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Keywords

science fiction, short story, creative writing, language, aliens

Abstract

"In Unison" is a short science fiction story that touches on themes of language, linguistic assimilationism, and "soft" linguistic imperialism. The human citizens of a habitat orbiting a distant star discover that they have been cut off from Earth, and are forced to reckon with the imminent arrival of their new alien masters. On the day of the aliens' arrival, the habitat is shocked to find that their new overlords seem to want nothing but peace, prosperity, and beautiful song.

Department

Honors

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

Included in

Fiction Commons

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