DCE- 03: Short Story

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Free Online Course: DCE- 03: Short Story provided by Swayam is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 16 weeks long. The course is taught in Hindi and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Swayam. DCE- 03: Short Story is taught by Dr. Rajesh Kumar; Dr. Anamika Shukla.

Overview
  • Most of you have, at some time or the other, wanted to write or have written a short story. This course first discusses the elements of plot, character, atmosphere and narration that constitute the structure of a story. Then you learn the complexities of developing a detective story and how to write for children. These two again are areas that offer a very wide scope to the aspiring writer. Finally, you will learn about contemporary styles, thematic concerns and language usage which will make your story vibrant with meaning.

Syllabus
  • DCE-03: Short Story

    Week

    e-Content/PDFs

    Week–1

    Unit-1: Plot/Structure

    Week–2

    Unit-2: Atmosphere

    Week–3

    Unit-3: Character

    Week–4

    Unit-4: Narration

    Week–5

    Unit-5: Appropriate Themes

    Week–6

    Unit-6: Fantasy

    Week–7

    Unit-7: Transmission of Values

    Week–8

    Unit-8: Language and Illustration

    Week–9

    Unit-9: Suspense and atmosphere

    Week–10

    Unit-10: Choosing Characters

    Week–11

    Unit-11: Dialogues

    Week–12

    Unit-12: Device of multiple clues

    Week–13

    Unit-13: Reversal of traditional modes: Anti-Hero

    Week–14

    Unit-14: Anti-plot

    Week–15

    Unit-15: Open-ended narrative

    Week–16

    Unit-16: Innovations in style