ENGL 3204 - Genre Studies: Short Fiction

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

English

Description:

Fulfills a Genre Studies requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. Students will explore in depth aspects of short fiction, such as plot, theme, character, setting, etc. Short fiction will be selected according to time, place, period, or theme. Students will be introduced to research and criticism as well as to the texts themselves. Also designed to expand the student's critical reading and writing skills. Students will write several critical assignments and conduct a major research project. Offered in rotation; consult class schedule. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain various subgenres of short fiction. 2. Explain various aspects of short fiction such as plot, theme, character, setting, etc. 3. Analyze how short fiction has evolved with the modern world. 4. Assess the assigned primary texts within their historical and cultural contexts. 5. Synthesize primary and secondary sources to support original arguments about the texts read. 6. Identify major literary, philosophical, social, and historical issues in the short fiction. 7. Identify major authors of short fiction and explain the significance of their works inside and outside the cultures discussed. Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher).

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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