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Short Stories

  • Non-Award

This course introduces students to storytelling through short fiction, exploring various genres and cultures. It includes creative writing exercises and encourages critical thinking in a beginner-friendly environment.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Course Code
FEL1462
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Apr, Sep

About this course

Overview

This course introduces the art of storytelling through short fiction, perfect for students curious about reading and writing. It covers a wide range of short stories from different genres and cultures, exploring how writers use plot, character, setting, and style to create meaning. Students will also try creative writing in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, learning how to build scenes, develop characters, and write with imagination. With fun discussions and hands-on activities, the course encourages creativity and critical thinking in a relaxed, beginner-friendly space-no prior literature background needed.

On completing the course, students will be able to:

  1. Analyse short stories from various genres and cultures
  2. Produce original short creative texts

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Overview

This course introduces the art of storytelling through short fiction, perfect for students curious about reading and writing. It covers a wide range of short stories from different genres and cultures, exploring how writers use plot, character, setting, and style to create meaning. Students will also try creative writing in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, learning how to build scenes, develop characters, and write with imagination. With fun discussions and hands-on activities, the course encourages creativity and critical thinking in a relaxed, beginner-friendly space-no prior literature background needed.

On completing the course, students will be able to:

  1. Analyse short stories from various genres and cultures
  2. Produce original short creative texts

Course structure

Elective Details

Course Code: FEL1462 Offering Semesters:April, September Credit Hours:2 Delivery:MOOC Course Assessment Weightage:Continuous Assessment - 60%; Final Assessment - 40% Course Lecturer: Associate Professor Dr Nicholas LeeContact Email: nicholaslee@sunway.edu.my