ENG-109: Crime Fiction

Course Description

A study of crime fiction in short stories, plays, novels, movies, and/or television shows. This course will trace the evolution of various subgenres including classic, hard-boiled, police procedural, and courtroom drama by such authors as Christie, Hammett, Conan Doyle, Bunglowala, Hiroki, and Al-Ramli. Students will study how crimes, their investigation, and the concept of law and justice are influenced by geography, politics, and various social factors including, but not limited to, gender, race, class, ethnicity, religion, power, and privilege. Prerequisite(s) ENG 101; or equivalent; or instructor permission (ENG 101 can be taken as a co-requisite).

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ENG-109 Sections for Spring 2025

With the following scheduling option(s)

1 Section Offered

ENG-109, Section SL1

CRN #36089
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Holly Wheeler

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Jan 21st, 2025 – May 19th, 2025N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 21st, 2025 – May 19th, 2025
Day / Time N/A