Short Stories, Big Effects

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course will explore the development of the short story, from Poe to today. We will examine the formal features of short story (e.g. length, effect); the distinctiveness of the genre (as opposed to the tale, flash fiction, the novella, the novel); the genre’s development in different national contexts; and its ongoing importance for contemporary culture. Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or 111 or equivalent. Three credits.