DCE- 03: Short Story

Most of you have, at some time or the other, wanted to write or have written a short story. This course first discusses the elements of plot, character, atmosphere and narration that constitute the structure of a story. Then you learn the complexities of developing a detective story and how to write for children. These two again are areas that offer a very wide scope to the aspiring writer. Finally, you will learn about contemporary styles, thematic concerns and language usage which will make your story vibrant with meaning.

DCE-03: Short Story

Week

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Week–1

Unit-1: Plot/Structure

Week–2

Unit-2: Atmosphere

Week–3

Unit-3: Character

Week–4

Unit-4: Narration

Week–5

Unit-5: Appropriate Themes

Week–6

Unit-6: Fantasy

Week–7

Unit-7: Transmission of Values

Week–8

Unit-8: Language and Illustration

Week–9

Unit-9: Suspense and atmosphere

Week–10

Unit-10: Choosing Characters

Week–11

Unit-11: Dialogues

Week–12

Unit-12: Device of multiple clues

Week–13

Unit-13: Reversal of traditional modes: Anti-Hero

Week–14

Unit-14: Anti-plot

Week–15

Unit-15: Open-ended narrative

Week–16

Unit-16: Innovations in style