COPA 254 - The Art of the Short Story

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CONSERVATORY OF PERFORMING ARTS

Description:

A course covering the development of the short story as it has been practiced in Western culture over the past two hundred years. The course will cover historic, generic, formal, and thematic aspects of the short story. Students will be expected to analyze and perform close readings of individual texts, examining content, technical aspects, and context, and to share those interpretations both verbally and in writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent. Dual listed as ENGL 254. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Demonstrate familiarity with literary terminology (characterizations, point of view, imagery, metaphor, simile, etc.) as well as an awareness of and appreciation for the principles that guide the study of literary language. (2) Demonstrate the ability to apply those terms to selected passages of literature (close reading) in oral formats (presentations, class discussions). (3) Demonstrate the ability to apply those terms to selected passages of literature (close reading) in written format (formal and informal writing assignments). (4) Demonstrate an awareness of the literary tradition of the short story. (5) Demonstrate the ability to analyze primary texts (short stories) and present analytical literary arguments in writing. (6) Apply the conventions of the genre in order to develop an original creative work.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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