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English 2100F/G
CRIME WRITING SINCE THE 18TH CENTURY
Literary representations of crime both reflect and influence changing notions of criminality, policing and justice. This course will trace developments in crime writing in English from the 18th century to the present. Among the sub-genres
to be considered are criminal biographies, Newgate novels, detective fiction, true-crime novels, and serial-killer narratives.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth:
CATEGORY B
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Subject Code: ENGLISH
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