This course emphasizes the characteristics of the short story format. Attention is also given to the historical development of the genre as well as strategies for analyzing the texts. This course will increase students' appreciation and enjoyment of literature and sharpen their analytical, speaking, and writing skills.

Requisite course ENGL 103: English Composition or ENGL 104: English Composition for Secondary Education majors may be taken as pre-requisites or concurrently as corequisites.