MDFL 365 - Detective Fiction

4 Hour(s) Credit
A detailed investigation of the genre of detective fiction, examining the evolution of the genre from its unstructured beginnings to its formal establishment in the 19th century up through its modern iterations. Cultural and social implications of the genre’s popularity are examined, as are other social issues raised in the texts. Focus is on the literature of the Germanic nations. The course is taught in English.
Three hours per week plus enhancement.
Meets General Education IB.
Prerequisites ENGL 103