OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 01/14/2025
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Writing Short Stories |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1110 |
| Host College |
Algonquin College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
AL-ENL0014 |
| Start Date |
01/14/2025 |
| End Date |
04/22/2025 |
| Course Fee |
$453.00 |
| Hours |
48 |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Course Description |
This is an introductory course for the aspiring story writer who focuses on the particularities of this literary genre. Character development, narrative unity, and plot construction are explored by analyzing selected short stories and participating in writing exercises. Students follow a step-by-step approach to producing a story suitable for publication. The process of submission for publication, as well as the various opportunities for publication, are examined. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
01/14/2025 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Discussion Posts 15%, Assignments 85% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
No |
| Other Details |
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| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
| Computer Software Requirements |
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| Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
| Textbook Information |
Purchase textbook from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
The New Oxford Book of Canadian Short Stories in English |
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| Author |
Atwood and Weaver |
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| Publisher |
Oxford University Press |
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| ISBN |
9780195412208 |
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