ENGL 20127 - The Detective in Film and Fiction

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

From sensational Victorian stories to contemporary police procedurals, from Sherlock Holmes to Nancy Drew - the character of the detective remains a cultural icon. This course investigates the gender dynamics at the heart of crime puzzles and the masterminds who solve them. Students will write two short essays and one term paper. Texts include: Poe "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"; Collins The Moonstone; Doyle "The Speckled Band"; Keene Nancy Drew Mystery Stories; Chandler The Big Sleep; Chinatown. Quizzes, short presentation, midterm, final.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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