Comparative Literature 121 - International Short Story

This class offers an introduction to the short story as a literary genre and will cover works from different parts of the world. The course is designed to familiarize students with the analytical tools to read, interpret, and discuss short fiction. We will explore the cultural contexts and the power relations operative with each individual story, especially with reference to race, class, and gender. Assigned texts may include fantastic tales, surprise endings, or science fiction. (Gen. Ed. AL)

Open to first-year students in Global Opportunities RAP in Emerson. Students in Global Opportunities RAP in Emerson Hall will enroll together in ?International Short Story? (Comparative Literature 121). In this course we will read well-known and lesser-known short stories from different regions of the world, consider literature in relation to race, gender, sexuality, and class, and refine reading and writing skills.

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