Course description for 2021/22
Short Stories from around From Around the World
HIS1001
Course description for 2021/22
Short Stories from around From Around the World
HIS1001
This course explores literary genres from a World Literary critical perspective. It develops skills in cross-cultural communication from a humanities perspective.
Knowledge:
- Intimate familiarity with a selection of major short stories from around the world
- Grasp of central tenets of short story theory
- Awareness of general aesthetic theory
Skills:
- Mastery in analyzing short literary texts
- Ability to recognize the relation between specific text and general theory
- Capacity to see the individual work of art in the context of the history of art
General Competencies:
- Proficiency in discussing topics relating to the humanities
- Understanding of the importance of art to the formative aspects of human development
Students are guided in English speaking, listening, writing, and reading and will develop greater competence in these areas.
No tuition fees. Costs for semester registration and course literature apply.
Elective
Weekly classes on speaking, listening, writing, and reading comprehension. Required course materials will be made available on Canvas. Participation is not compulsory, although students must deliver one in-class presentation to a passing standard in order to be eligible for the examination.
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.
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Obligatory presentation and written school exam
English dictionary.
Fluency in the English language.