ENG 171 - Short Story

Institution:

Jefferson Community College

Subject:

English

Description:

This literature course provides opportunities for students to read, analyze, interpret, and evaluate short fiction as a specialized literary form. They experience how short fiction communicates via elements of the short story, such as plot, setting character, symbolism, narration, style and tone. Students use interpretive strategies and theoretical perpectives to analyze short stories. They identify themes which deal with the human condition both globally and locally, discuss the role short fiction plays in contemporary culture, and examine its impact on the individual and on society as a whole. Students develop critical thinking by interpreting texts both through discussion and in writing. Successful completion of this course satisfied a SUNY General Education learning outcome for Humanities. Some student course work (tests, essays, projects) may be retained by Jefferson Community College in orer to demonstrate to SUNY overall levels of student achievement in General Education. AAC Approved 04/17/2008, Prerequisite: ENG 101. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyjefferson.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 786-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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