ࡱ> ac`U .;bjbjnn .Raa.300004d,06,o,06262626262626$7:rV6V6k6F060661P5`v"046606L4;;85;5(V6V6  6;B : ENG 176 The Short Story Fall 2010 Instructor: Revathi Krishnaswamy Class Time: MW 1.30-2.45 Office: FO 125 Class Location: BBC 221 Office Hrs: M W 12.00-1:30 & by appointment. Phone: 924-1384 Email: rkrishna@email.sjsu.edu Course Description: This course focuses on the genre of the short story. We will read a wide range of short stories written by major authors from around the world. We will approach the stories both from the perspective of the critic as well as the writer. Our analysis will deal not only with various formal aspects of the short story such as setting, plot, character, theme, imagery, symbolism etc., but also with relevant philosophical, cultural, social, political and ideological issues raised in/by the text. In addition to honing your skills in close reading and literary analysis, you will also get an opportunity to write and workshop an original short story of your own. Hence this course is as much about reading/analyzing short fiction as it is about writing/crafting short narratives. Required Text: The Norton Anthology of Short Fiction, 7th edition. Eds. Bausch & Cassill. Dropping and Adding Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drops, academic renewal, etc.  HYPERLINK "http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/soc-fall/rec-324.html" Information on add/drops are available at http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/soc-fall/rec-324.html .  HYPERLINK "http://www.sjsu.edu/sac/advising/latedrops/policy/" Information about late drop is available at http://www.sjsu.edu/sac/advising/latedrops/policy/ . Students should be aware of the current deadlines and penalties for adding and dropping classes. Class Policies Attendance & Participation: Regular attendance and active participation in class discussions are extremely important. Please arrive on time and stay for the entire class. You are responsible for all materials assigned, presented and discussed. You are encouraged to take notes in class, but you should have studied the materials before class begins. Poor attendance/participation will have negative effects on your final grade. Since most classes will be based on group discussions, presentations and workshops it is crucial for you to keep up with the readings and take an active as well as thoughtful role in all classroom activities. Your questions, comments, insights, and interpretations are valuable no matter how outlandish they may seem. So do speak up! Conferencing: I encourage you to visit me in my office whenever you need to discuss something, whether it is an assignment or any other difficulty you may be having with the structure and format of the class. I am completely open to criticism and suggestions because the only way I can fix things is if I know what is wrong. Submitting work: All work must be turned in on paper during the class period on the date indicated in the schedule; please do not email assignments to me. Unless you have received prior permission from me, assignments will be graded one letter grade lower for each late day. No work will be accepted beyond one week late. In-class work including quizzes and exams cannot be made up except in cases of emergency. All readings are listed against dates they will be discussed in class; so when you come to class you should have already read the materials and be prepared to discuss them. University Policies Academic integrity Students should know that the Universitys  HYPERLINK "http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/download/judicial_affairs/Academic_Integrity_Policy_S07-2.pdf" Academic Integrity Policy is availabe at http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/download/judicial_affairs/Academic_Integrity_Policy_S07-2.pdf. Your own commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State University and the Universitys integrity policy, require you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The website for  HYPERLINK "http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/judicial_affairs/index.html" Student Conduct and Ethical Development is available at http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/judicial_affairs/index.html. Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating on exams or plagiarism (presenting the work of another as your own, or the use of another persons ideas without giving proper credit) will result in a failing grade and sanctions by the University. For this class, all assignments are to be completed by the individual student unless otherwise specified. If you would like to include in your assignment any material you have submitted, or plan to submit for another class, please note that 91s Academic Policy F06-1 requires approval of instructors. Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 97-03 requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the DRC (Disability Resource Center) to establish a record of their disability.Student Technology Resources Computer labs for student use are available in the Academic Success Center located on the 1st floor of Clark Hall and on the 2nd floor of the Student Union. Additional computer labs may be available in your department/college. Computers are also available in the Martin Luther King Library. A wide variety of audio-visual equipment is available for student checkout from Media Services located in IRC 112. These items include digital and VHS camcorders, VHS and Beta video players, 16 mm, slide, overhead, DVD, CD, and audiotape players, sound systems, wireless microphones, projection screens and monitors. Student Resources: Learning Assistance Resource Center The Learning Assistance Resource Center (LARC) is located in Room 600 in the Student Services Center. It is designed to assist students in the development of their full academic potential and to motivate them to become self-directed learners. The center provides support services, such as skills assessment, individual or group tutorials, subject advising, learning assistance, summer academic preparation and basic skills development.  HYPERLINK "http://www.sjsu.edu/larc/" The LARC website is located at http:/www.sjsu.edu/larc/. 91 Writing Center The 91Writing Center is located in Room 126 in Clark Hall. It is staffed by professional instructors and upper-division or graduate-level writing specialists from each of the seven 91 colleges. Ourwriting specialistshave met a rigorous GPA requirement, and they are well trained to assist all students at all levels within all disciplines to become better writers. HYPERLINK "http://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/about/staff/"The Writing Center website is located at http://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/about/staff//. Peer Mentor Center The Peer Mentor Center is located on the 1st floor of Clark Hall in the Academic Success Center. The Peer Mentor Center is staffed with Peer Mentors who excel in helping students manage university life, tackling problems that range from academic challenges to interpersonal struggles. On the road to graduation, Peer Mentors are navigators, offering roadside assistance to peers who feel a bit lost or simply need help mapping out the locations of campus resources. Peer Mentor services are free and available on a drop in basis, no reservation required. The Peer Mentor Center website is located at  HYPERLINK "http://www.sjsu.edu/muse/peermentor/" http://www.sjsu.edu/muse/peermentor/ Assignments/requirements: (more details to be provided in class and in handouts) 1. Reader Response: (250 x 12 = 2800 words) For 12 of the assigned short stories, you will complete a one page Reader Response (RR) in which you will (a) briefly summarize the plot and main themes in the text; 4-5 sentences (b) provide your own critical comments/views; 3-4 sentences (c) raise one or two questions for discussion; 2-3 sentences. Your RR should be divided into three distinct sections: summary, critical comments, and questions. Follow the same format in all RRs. Each RR should be no more than one typed page with standard font & margins (250 words). You will be expected to share your RRs during class discussions; you will maintain the RRs in the form of a portfolio that will be collected on the date indicated in the schedule. Grading Criteria: you will get full points for this assignment as long as you complete them all according to specifications. 2. Oral Presentation: You will make a brief oral presentation on a story assigned to you. You are expected to present an analysis/interpretation of some specific aspect of the story by doing a close reading of a significant passage/section of your choice. Prepare a professional handout with the main points of your talk arranged in the form of bullet points; clearly indicate the passage/section of the story you are commenting on; be sure to include your name, class, date etc. Grading Criteria: insightfulness and clarity of comments; effectiveness in holding interest of audience and orally communicating your ideas; organization and format of handout. 3. Analysis Essay: (1000-1250 words) Building on your oral presentation you will write a short analytical essay on one of the stories we discuss in class. Your essay must present a clear thesis or argument and offer a cogent interpretation containing fresh insights into the story. The essay must be well-organized and written in appropriate academic language. Grading Criteria: insightfulness and clarity of analysis; effectiveness in organizing and communicating ideas in appropriate language. 4. Original short story: (2000 words max.) You will write an original short story that will be workshopped and revised. You will be asked to submit a draft of your story electronically one week before your scheduled workshop. Based on the feedback/comments you get during the workshop, you will be expected to revise and submit the final version of your story. Along with your story you will include a one-page (250 words) commentary on how our readings and workshops helped you in writing/revising your story. Grading Criteria: Originality and craftsmanship of story; effectiveness of revision; clarity of commentary. 5. Writing Workshop Statements: You are expected to participate in regular writing workshops by giving/receiving constructive criticism on draft stories. We will be reading about three stories per class; you are expected to bring a brief written statement (no more than 100 words) on each of the three stories being workshopped; your statement must be a clear comment on a specific aspect of the story; whether your comment is appreciative or critical, make sure to give a concrete example or suggestion to help the author in revising the story. Please bring two copies of your statement one for the author and one for me (staple all three of your statements together for me) Grading Criteria: you will get full points for this assignment as long as you submit comments on 25 of the 30 stories we will be workshopping (if you miss more than 5, you cannot earn full points). Grading: Reader Responses 10% Workshop Statements 10% Oral Presentation 15% Analysis Essay 30% Original short story 35% Tentative Schedule ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All page references are to the Norton 8/25 W Introduction to the course/short story 8/30 M Atwood: Why Do You Write (1620) 9/01 W Atwood: Death by Landscape (24) 9/06 M Labor Day No Class 9/08 W Bambara: Gorilla, My Love (60); What is it I think Im doing anyhow? (1620) 9/13 M Olson: O Yes (1247) 9/15 W Roth: Conversion of the Jews (1323) 9/20 M Faulkner: Dry September (527); Interview (1636) 9/22 W Hemmingway: Hills like white elephants (661); Busch on Hills (1685) 9/27 M Hoffman: Wedding of snow and ice (673) 09/29 W Gordimer: Soldiers embrace (609) 10/04 M Tolstoy: Death of Ivan Ilych (1452); related readings (1665; 1701) 10/06 W Chekov: The Lady with the Dog (284) 10/11 M Borges: Pierre Menard (147) 10/13 W Marquez: The Handsomest drowned man in the world (585) 10/18 M Loh: My fathers Chinese Wives (900) 10/20 W Tan: Rules of the Game (1423) 10/25 M Jhabvala: Passion (713) 10/27 W Mukherjee: The Management of grief (1112); Ford on Management (1688) 11/01 M Writing short stories; Reader Responses Due 11/03 W Workshop procedures & protocols; Analysis Essay Due 11/08 M Writing Workshop 11/10 W Writing Workshop 11/15 M Writing Workshop 11/17 M Writing Workshop 11/22 M Writing Workshop 11/24 W Writing Workshop 11/29 M Writing Workshop 12/01 W Writing Workshop 12/06 M Writing Workshop 12/08 W Writing Workshop 12/17 Fri Original Short Story Due by 12.00. 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