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English 156 - Winter, 2018
The Short Story
Class Information
Instructor:
Glazner, Greg
CRN:
74421
Time:
MWF 11:00-11:50
Location:
6 Olson
Description
Short stories allow us to see deeply into characters and their worlds in a space of a few pages. How do they accomplish this feat?
In this course, we will approach stories from a writerly perspective, read closely with attention to how stories are crafted, and consider the development of the short story as a form in the 20th and 21st centuries The class will feature an inclusive and diverse set of readings from key American and European writers—as well as a video sidebar on how a short story changes when it is adapted for film.
Grading
Attendance, class participation, and daily reading quizzes 40%
Short midterm exam (terms) 5%
First paper 20%
Second paper 25%
Final exam (application of terms) 10%
Texts
The Short Story and its Writer, Compact, Ninth Edition.
, Ann Charters
Internet links to additional stories
