LIT 325 - American Short Story

Institution:

Clarkson University

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Description:

[Formerly LF351] Seeing short fiction as a distinct art form, this course will introduce students to selected masters of the short story. It will include works of short fiction by established authors as well as contemporary ones, and it will include stories by ethnic and racial minorities. It will introduce students to the key elements of fiction, such as character, theme, point of view, and symbolism, as a way to help students evaluate and interpret literature. Occasionally, filmed versions of short stories will be used for comparison.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.clarkson.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 268-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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