ENG 202 - Fiction

Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Prerequisites: ENG 102

Description
This is a course in the comparative study of the short story and novel. Emphasis is on the American and European literary forms.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Describe the rise of the novel and short story, studying historical antecedents as appropriate.
Define the conventions of fiction writing in different countries and periods.
Apply a wide variety of convention to their interpretations of texts.
Analyze literature from a variety of critical perspectives, including formalist, genre, historical, linguistic, philosophical, sociological and psychological.
Analyze specific literary texts through written analyses and oral presentations.
Synthesize information in a comprehensive essay examination at the conclusion of the course.
Evaluate theories of the novel and short story, including the nature and value of canonical texts.

Listed Topics

The rise and evolution of the novel and short story
Conventional techniques such as point of view choices and effects
Motifs and themes commonly encountered in fiction
Application of literary theories in the analysis of fiction

Reference Materials
Current recognized texts, handouts, videos, study sheets, internet resources and multimedia.

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Communication
Information Literacy

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/13/2025
Last Reviewed: 04/13/2025

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