ENGL 2950 - Mystery and Detective Fiction

Institution:

North Hennepin Community College

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Description:

This course will introduce students to mystery and detective fiction as a literary genre and as popular literature, examining the conventions of suspense writing, possibly including hook, twist, red herring, back story, sub-plot, procedural, clues, and the ethical concerns of investigative methods and civic life. Discussion of various sub-genre styles will engage students in critical thinking applied to historical era, culturally diverse contexts, and gender roles in mystery writing.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nhcc.edu

Phone Number:

(763) 424-0702

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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