ENGL 145 — Detective Fiction ENGL 145 5 Credits/Units
Introduction to detective fiction, its typical styles and techniques, its interactive nature, and its capacity for social critique, with an emphasis on developing critical reading skills. Study of the ways in which detective fiction represents diverse culture perspectives, covering topics including early detective authors and the evolution of the popular image of the detective in American and British cultures. Introduction to the language and principles of literary analysis. [GE, HA, SE][PNP]