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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Analyze and critique short stories via cultural contexts.
2. Recognize and define the elements of form (plot, character, setting, point of view, theme, figurative language).
3. Write critical analysis and response papers about short stories.
4. Demonstrate familiarity with college-level library research techniques and with the basic reference works and facilities of the college library.
5. Use Modern Language Association (MLA) format in citing research.
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The Norton Anthology of Short Fiction. 8th. Bausch, Richard and Cassill, R.V. Norton: 2015 (classic).
The Story and Its Writer: An Introduction to Short Fiction; Compact 10th. Charters, Ann. Bedford: 2018 (classic).
The Best American Short Stories. Diaz, Junot, series ed. Mariner: 2016 (classic).
The Oxford Book of American Short Stories. Oates, Joyce Carol. Oxford: 2012 (classic).
40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology 6th. Lawn, Beverly, ed. Bedford: 2020.
The Dangers of Smoking in Bed, Stories. Enriquez, Mariana. Hogarth Press, 2022.
The Consequences, Stories. Munoz, Manuel. Greywolf Press. 2022
Great Short Stories by African American Writers. Rudisel, Christine. Dover. 2015 (classic).
Great Short Stories by Contemporary Native American Writers Blaisdell, Bob. 2014 (classic).
Jesus' Son, Stories. Johnson, Denis. Picador. 2009 (classic).
The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories. Carter, Angela. Penguin. 2015 (classic).
40 Short Stories. Kindle Edition. Bedford. 2020.
| Student Preparation |
| Matric Assessment Required: | X | Exempt From Assessment |
| Prerequisites-generate description: | NP | No Prerequisite |
| Advisories-generate description: | NA | No Advisory |
| Prereq-provisional: | N | NO |
| Prereq/coreq-registration check: | N | No Prerequisite Rules Exist |
| Requires instructor signature: | N | Instructor's Signature Not Required |
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| BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY |
| Method of instruction: | 02 | Lecture |
| | 71 | Internet-Based, Simultaneous Interaction |
| | 72 | Internet-Based, Delayed Interaction |
| Area department: | ENGL | English |
| Division: | 71 | Language Arts & Academic Foundations |
| Special topic course: | N | Not a Special Topic Course |
| Program Status: | 1 | Major Applicable Course |
| Repeatability: | 00 | Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP |
| Repeat group id: | | |
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| SCHEDULING |
| Audit allowed: | N | Not Auditable |
| Open entry/exit: | N | Not Open Entry/Open Exit |
| Credit by Exam: | N | Credit by examination not allowed |
| Budget code: Program: | 0000 | Unrestricted |
| Budget code: Activity: | 1501 | English-General |
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| OTHER CODES |
| Disciplines: | English |
| Basic Skills: | N | Not a Basic Skills Course |
| Level below transfer: | Y | Not Applicable |
| CVU/CVC status: | Y | Distance Ed, Not CVU/CVC Developed |
| Distance Ed Approved: | Y | Exclusively online or other technology based instruction |
| Emergency Distance Ed Approved: | Y | Fully Online
Partially Online
Online with flexible in-person activities
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| Credit for Prior Learning: | N | Agency Exam |
| N | CBE |
| N | Industry Credentials |
| N | Portfolio |
| Non-credit category: | Y | Not Applicable, Credit Course |
| Classification: | Y | Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses |
| SAM classification: | E | Non-Occupational |
| TOP code: | 1501.00 | English |
| Work-based learning: | N | Does Not Include Work-Based Learning |
| DSPS course: | N | NO |
| In-service: | N | Not an In-Service Course |