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European Crime Fiction

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
MoWe 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.		 McCormack M01-0614 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
MoWe 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0614
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course examines suspects, felons, and detectives in European crime fiction between the 18th century and today (in England, France, Germany, Italy, and Russia). It introduces students to the historical development of crime literature focusing on key authors, genres and movements. Beginning with the popularization of crime narratives in the era of Enlightenment, the course examines the development of genre conventions in subsequent centuries until the post-modern disintegration of narrative patterns. Particular emphasis is placed on the construction of gender roles, social class, national and regional identity through literature as a cultural practice. Taught in English; readings in the original language are available upon request. 

Prerequisites

ENGL 101

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

McCormack M01-0614

Enrolled / Capacity

20 / 24

Status

Closed

Instructor

Yulia Mevissen

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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