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.
Overview
Syllabus
DCE-03: Short Story
Week
e-Content/PDFs
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
Taught by
Dr. Rajesh Kumar; Dr. Anamika Shukla
