After completing this module, students should be able to

• construct knowledge of the history of the English language;
• demonstrate an understanding of the structure of the English language;
• understand the three genres of English literature;
• understand the literary terms of a short story;
• understand the themes, motifs, and symbols of a short story; and
• write a critical analysis of a short story.

After completing this module, students should be able to

• construct knowledge of the history of the English language;
• demonstrate an understanding of the structure of the English language;
• understand the three genres of English literature;
• understand the literary terms of a short story;
• understand the themes, motifs, and symbols of a short story; and
• write a critical analysis of a short story.