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2025 Spring > UGRD > MLLC > MLLC 355L

European Crime Fiction

Course #: MLLC 355L

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.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: ENGL 101

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10726 MW
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Mevissen,Yulia McCormack M01-0614
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 6
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: MLLC 355L, ITAL 355L, FRENCH 355L, and GERMAN 355L are the same course.
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: ENGL 101
Course Attributes: World Cultures