Below are listed the short stories for the course. Minimum words per paper are also listed and simply indicate that a shorter paper will not be accepted; however, the intention is not to suggest that you will have an adequate paper if you meet the minimum requirement. It is, in fact, unlikely since ample development is needed to support the different subjects of your essay. Length is not a dependable criterion; the shorter story may not be easier to analyze.You may choose all science fiction or all mystery or use any combination of the stories for the course. The texts are listed in the course syllabus at this site.
Asimov, "Strikebreaker," p. 248 (SFWA)
Rendell, "The Irony of Hate" p. 191 (A Moment)
Bradbury, "The Million Year Picnic," p. 407 (SFWA)
Davis, "The Purple is Everything" p.119 (A Moment)
Clarke, "The Star," p. 151 (SFWA)
Gordimer. "Country Lovers" p. 179 (A Moment)
Bradbury, "All Summer in a Day," p. 417 (SFWA)
Glaspell, "A Jury of Her Peers" p. 1 (A Moment)
Bester, "Disappearing Act" p. 315 (SFWA)
Wheat, "Ghost Station" p. 399 (A Moment)