The Modern Female Detective Novel

This class will familiarize students with the major elements of a particular genre through the study of representative works with a variety of topics and themes. Students will be introduced to the overall goal of deepening their understanding of the genre being studied. Students will read works both in terms of their own individual merits and their contribution to the genre. In addition, students will consider the relationship between form and theme in the genre, and any cultural/historical influences deemed worthy of being examined in relation to it. This course will also enhance student's critical understanding of the rules of a particular genre and how these contribute to the formulation of its predominant themes.

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