In this ongoing class, learners will practice using high level literary analysis skills as they delve into a different short story each week.  With every story, there will be a focus on one to two different literary devices used by the author to expertly craft their work. As learners practice recognizing these literary devices in action, they will grow their confidence in their critical reading abilities. Finally, we will take plenty of time each class to simply enjoy discussing these stories that have proven to be some of the best in English Literature. 

Class Structure:
5-10 minutes: Welcome and brief overview of the literary device being covered for the week
45-50 minutes: Instructor led class discussion

Class Schedule:
Week 1. "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury
Week 2. "The Telltale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe
Week 3. "To Build A Fire" by Jack London
Week 4. "Ruthless" by William de Mille
Week 5. "The Last Night of the World" by Ray Bradbury
Week 6. "Rules of The Game" by Amy Tan
Week 7.  "Pyramus and Thisbe" by Ovid
Week 8.  "Araby" by James Joyce
Week 9. "The Wife's Story" by Ursula K. Leguin
Week 10. "Names/Nombres" by Julia Alvarez
Week 11. "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman