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The Short Story (ENG 256 (UG19))

Term: Fall 2019 (UNDG)

Faculty

James W. BrennanShow MyInfo popup for James W. Brennan
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Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM (9/4/2019 - 12/17/2019) Location: MAIN (Surprenant Hall 133 - Lecture)

Description

This course focuses on reading and analyzing short stories by renowned writers from various cultures. 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 examine cultural and historical contexts that influenced the authors and view films based on the literary selections to enlarge their perceptions of themes, characters, and settings.

Prerequisite: ENG 102. F/SU