ENG-206 The Short Story
This course introduces students to close readings of short fiction: from classical stories of historical importance to modern and contemporary stories, which reflect a changing genre.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to read, analyze, and communicate about short story content and structure in depth by contributing insightful ideas, asking thought provoking questions, and synthesizing various ideas
- Students will be able to identify and interpret key literary elements and concepts
- Students will be able to identify and apply techniques of literary analysis and criticism
- Students will be able to compose responses to reading by drawing content from their own imagination and experience and from various outside sources using appropriate formats