We will read, analyze and interpret American short stories to learn their values and limitations, the secret of success or failure. A selection from the most interesting stories in the 20th century will be read and studied in order to compare the techniques, themes, social and ideological context, and artistic value.
課題・評価
There will be a test on each reading. Writing one paper of analysis and interpretation will be required. The final exam will test knowledge of literary terms and an ability to analyze and interpret the short stories we have read.
テキスト
１．Vladimir Nabokov, “First Love,” Nabokov's Best Short Stories（南雲堂） ２．Langston Hughes,“Slave on the Block” (1934) （プリント配布） ３．Raymond Carver,“A Small Good Thing,” Where I'm Calling From, (講談社インターナショナル ISBN 4-06-186045-3) ４．Leslie Marmon Silko “Storyteller” （プリント配布）
参考文献
Will be announced in class as needed.
受講生への要望
Read each assigned work in English on time. Participate in class and speak as much as possible in English. Paragraph writing form will be required in writing the final exam.
授業計画
Literary terms will be explained as needed while we discuss the work. There will also be short lectures on the historical background when necessary. Short lectures on literary terms and analysis will precede the discussions. Speaking in English will be expected. We will spend about three weeks for each story. １．Vladimir Nabokov,“First Love” ２．Langston Hughes,“Slave on the Block” ３．Raymond Carver,“A Small Good Thing” ４．Leslie Marmon Silko,“Storyteller”
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