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Course Description

Contemporary Literature | Examine literature from the 1900s to the present. See how authors respond to and initiate change in society. Note: Senior Cycle fee class. Students must be 55 years or older by start date in order to enroll in this class.

Learner Outcomes

Discuss the author's purpose in writing a particular novel; Recognize elements of the novel including irony and use of doppelgangers; Discuss how the elements of a novel affect the understanding of an audience; Connect societal happenings with text form and content.
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Section Title
Online | Best American Short Stories
Section Schedule
Apr 16, 2026 to Jun 18, 2026
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
Th
Time
1:00PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Apr 16, 2026 to May 14, 2026
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
Th
Time
1:00PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Jun 04, 2026 to Jun 18, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 15, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 15, 2026
Instructors
  • Marilyn Tate

Section Notes

Online | Best American Short Stories | No class May 21 or 28 | Read and discuss The Best American Short Stories-2025, guest editor Celeste Ng. Read these timely tales exploring human values and resilience amidst challenging times. These stories engage and deliver an experience with the short story genre. | Note: Best American Short Stories. Attendance in online class sessions on Thursdays from 1-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.
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