ENG 447 - The American Short Story

Institution:

Rocky Mountain College

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Description:

Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Students are introduced to the genre of the short story, emphasizing major American writers from the nineteenth century to the present. Particular attention is directed to historical and cultural backgrounds. Students cultivate skills in critical analysis by focusing on issues of character, plot, theme, point of view, setting, tone, style, and other literary devices as they function within the context of individual stories.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

rocky.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 657-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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