INTRODUCTION TO SHORT STORIES (BS ENGLISH REGULAR & SELF SUPORT I)
Aims & Objectives
The aim of this part of the curriculum is to introduce the students a popular genre of fiction. As a genre, short story has received relatively little critical attention, and the most valuable studies of the form that exist are often limited by region or era. Moreover, the short story is also aimed to make the students familiar with critical analysis of literary works, art of characterization, narrative point of view and art of story telling.
Learning Outcomes
This course is designed to furnish the students of literature with an understanding of how to look at the artistic creation, aesthetic and didactic effect of the literature. After learning this module, students would be able to understand the literary techniques involved in writing fiction. Moreover, the students would also be able to understand the critical orientation in analysing literary works critically. The students will further learn the universal values instilled by readings the course contents. The students with creative mind set and interest will be able to guide themselves in writing their own stories.
Textbooks
The textbooks include E. M Forsters Aspects of Novel for the understanding of prerequisites involved in writing a short stories.
Additionally, the text of different short stories retrieved from the respective collections of the short stories by the writers.
Time Table
| Class BS ENGLISH | R | SS |
| Monday | 11:00-12:30 | 2:00-3:30 |
| Tuesday | 11:00-12:30 | 2:00-3:30 |
Assesment Criteria
Mid Term : 30 Marks (Story Review)
Sessionals: 1. Writing a Short Story+ Attendance+ Class participation
Final Term: 50 Marks (Written Exam)
Course Material
- Total Lessons 28
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Teacher
Mr. Qamar Hussain
