EL 233 - Short Fiction

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Saint Vincent College

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Description:

In this intermediate-level course, students analyze the short story as well as novellas and composite novels. Lectures and discussions cover techniques and themes prevalent in the genre. Students learn to read and interpret specific works, to place them in their historical and social milieux, to distinguish elements of form and style in the narratives, and to appreciate influences on the short story by literary movements such as Romanticism, Naturalism, Symbolism, Modernism, and Existentialism. While most reading is taken from the British and American tradition, representative works from Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia are part of the reading list. Course requirements include a minor project and five quizzes, which measure comprehension and interpretive ability. Participation and attendance have weight in the final grade. Three credits.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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