The course aims to reinforce and expand upon what students learned in their introduction to literature: fiction class through group discussion, presentations, and essay writing. Students should be able to apply key formalist concepts to their writing and presentations. Students should also be able to read a short story and be able to identify and comment on the various aspects of close reading using the correct terminology.The course aims to reform and expand upon what students learned in their introduction to literature: fiction class through group discussion, presentations, and essay writing. Students should be able to apply key formalist concepts to their writing and presentations. Students should also be able to read a short story and be able to identify and comment on the various aspects of close reading using the correct terminology.
50 Great Short Stories. Ed. Milton Crane. New York. Bantam. 1952. Print.
Süskind, Patrick. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.
50 Great Short Stories. Ed. Milton Crane. New York. Bantam. 1952. Print.
Süskind, Patrick. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm examMidterm exam Midterm exam |
25 | |
| Final essayFinal essay Final essay |
30 | |
| Short story presentationShort story presentation Short story presentation |
25 | |
| Group-led discussion Group-led discussion Group-led discussion |
10 | |
| Attendance and class participationAttendance and class participation Attendance and class participation |
10 |
