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CONTEMPORARY SHORT STORIES

ENG606 3 Credits L:3 T:0 P:0 Open Minor

This course focuses on contemporary short stories, aiming to help students understand key terms, thematic concerns, and social and cultural issues in fiction. Students will learn to analyze cultural dimensions, interpret structural and stylistic concepts, and develop critical abilities to understand literary works.

Study Units

Unit 1

Key terms pertaining to short story

Notes MCQ
Unit 2

Marriage is a Private Affair by Chinua Achebe

Notes MCQ
Unit 3

The Dance of the Happy Shades by Alice Munro

Notes MCQ
Unit 4

The Five-Dollar Smile by Shashi Tharoor

Notes MCQ
Unit 5

Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri

Notes MCQ
Unit 6

The Embassy of Cambodia by Zadie Smith

Notes MCQ

Continuous Assessment

3 components

Assignment 33.33%

the assignment will be given from Unit 1 and Unit 2

Week 3 / 4
Presentation - Individual 33.33%

The individual presentation will be allotted from unit 3 and unit 4

Week 8 / 9
Test 33.33%

The test will be allotted from Unit 5 and Unit 6

Week 11 / 12

Exams & Practice

Mid Term Examination

Mid-semester comprehensive evaluation

20%
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End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

50%

Type: Examination

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ENG606 - FAQs

How many units are in ENG606?

ENG606 has 6 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for ENG606?

Unit-wise notes and MCQ practice are available. Exam resources coming soon.

How to prepare for ENG606 exams?

Study each unit's notes thoroughly, practice MCQs to test understanding, and attempt mock tests before exams. Focus on important topics and previous year questions.