ENG 214 - The Short Story

Institution:

Holyoke Community College

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Description:

Provides a less-than-thorough but more-than-cursory introduction to short stories. A Variety of short fiction from across the world will be read and discussed for their intrinsic meanings and artistic value. Analysis might focus on the literary components of a short story such as setting, character, point of view, and symbolism; or emphasis might be on a sense of place and culture, from Chekhov' s Russia to Faulkner' s American South, from Mishima' s Japan to GarciMarquez' s Latin America, or from Gordimer' s South Africa to Raymond Carver' s contemporary North America. Thcourse is intended to help students develop an appreciation of this unique literary form and the human need to share stories. Prerequisite: ENG 102

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hcc.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 552-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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