Jenzabar University

The American Short Story (ENG 255 (UG15))

Term: Spring 2016 (UNDG)

Faculty

	Amy AllenShow MyInfo popup for Amy Allen
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Schedule

Wed, 7:00 PM - 9:50 PM (1/20/2016 - 5/10/2016) Location: MAIN (Southbridge 5 Optical Dr 304 - Lecture Only)

Description

This course focuses on reading and analyzing selected short stories of renowned American writers. Students participate in class discussions and write papers to demonstrate close reading skills, to express individual interpretation, and to understand the common themes and unique literary characteristics of the genre. Students view films based on the literary selections to enlarge their perceptions of themes, characters, and settings. The course also covers cultural and historical contexts that influenced the authors.
Prerequisite: ENG 102. F/SU