Registrations are invited for Online Course on Teaching Literature (Strategies for Short Stories) by TISS. The course will start from August 22, 2023.

About TISS

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), established in 1936, is India’s premier University for applied social science research and education. The Institute is a deemed university and is fully funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. The TISS offers a range of professional programs and research degrees at its Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati, and Hyderabad campuses. From its inception, TISS has aimed to be at the cutting edge of education, research and outreach in human development and public policy. It provides support to government institutions and grassroots organizations and applies academic research and field expertise to develop and assess policies addressing social needs and social welfare.

Course Details

This is an introductory level course that seeks to familiarise teachers with the key features of the short story as a literary genre, which can help them understand, interpret and critically engage with a creative work.

Teaching literary works presents multiple challenges, not simply due to the stylised language used but also due to the leap of imagination and abstract thought that these texts entail. Ensuring effective classroom engagement requires a conflation of content and pedagogy that can stimulate critical thinking and interpretative abilities in the reader.

In this course, we will focus on the narrative and representational features that underlie short stories. Using these as rubrics for interpretation, we will explore ways in which the genre lends itself to multiple interpretations. Participants will also be equipped with basic analytic tools to interpret, appreciate and teach a short literary work in class.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, you will be able to

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  • Provide an overview of the characteristics and narrative principles of short stories.
  • Interpret and critique short stories using the analytic tools, including ICT-based ones, introduced in the course.
  • Teach short stories to students using the analytic tools introduced in the course.

Unit Names

  • Unit 1: Introduction to Short Stories.
  • Unit 2: How to Teach a Short Story.
  • Unit 3: Reflections on Teaching Short Stories in Class.

Requirements

The learner must have

  • Completed graduation.
  • Access to teach 5-10 students.
  • Computer/laptop/mobile device with internet access.

Duration

August 22-October 5, 2023 (5 hours per week).

Fee

₹2500

How to Register?

Interested individuals can register online via this link.

Contact

Email: cete[dot]stp[at]clixindia[dot]org

FAQs

How can I access the course on a smartphone?

You can access the course via TISSx app on your smartphone. You can install the app from Playstore.

Whom do I contact for further information?

Write in to cete[dot]stp[at]clixindia[dot]org

What web browser should I use?

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