ENGC 7056 - Theorizing the Short Story

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

This course examines how the short story has been theorized by literary scholars and fiction writers. What constitutes a short story and how does it differ from other literary forms? How has the genre evolved? How are short stories read? Why has the short story long been portrayed as a marginalized narrative form facing extinction? This course explores the history of the short story genre, considering competing claims regarding its defining traits and the methodologies best suited for analyzing and interpreting short stories.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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