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Short Stories — ENGL 1401

1. Course Description
   • Credits: 3.00
   • Lecture Hours/Week: 3.00
   • Lab Hours/Week: 0.00
   • OJT Hours/Week: 0
   • Prerequisites: None
   • Corequisites: None
   • MnTC Goals:
     • 06 – Humanities/Fine Arts
   This course examines a diverse collection of short stories from various cultures and periods in history. The course explores the short story as an art form designed to provoke thought and develop critical thinking skills. Weekly classroom discussions inspire new outlooks and elevates knowledge of the human condition. Meets MnTC Goal 6
2. Course Effective Dates: 8/2/19 – Present
3. Outline of Major Content Areas
   As noted on course syllabus
4. Learning Outcomes
   1. Interpret and discuss critically a variety of short stories that range both in culture and chronology.
   2. Demonstrate an awareness of the development and diversity of the short story genre.
   3. Analyze the development of the short story within its larger cultural context.
   4. Write an informed analysis of the stories, present orally and in writing, and defend your findings.
5. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies
   
   Goal 06 — Humanities/Fine Arts
   • Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
   • Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
   • Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
   • Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
6. Learner Outcomes Assessment
   As noted on course syllabus
7. Special Information
   None noted