3 credits
Fall 2026 Lecture HumanitiesUpper DivisionData from last updated 7/9/2026
Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Instructors:
An introduction to the detective genre, examining its origins, its characteristics, and its intersections with empiricism, forensic science, race, class, gender, sex, and empire.
Learning Outcomes1Be familiar with the generic conventions of, and theoretical approaches to, the detective genre.
2Use detective fiction to improve students' historical, cultural, and global awareness.
3Practice analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing information within and across texts and other media.
4Practice successful academic writing, including a debatable thesis, as well as appropriately-selected and presented evidence.
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