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ENGL-1624: Introduction to Detective Fiction

Description: Analysis of classic and modern texts of detective fiction selected from a variety of historical periods and cultural traditions. Emphasis on the structural elements of detective fiction, on its various sub-genres, and on its employment by writers from different cultures, ethnicities, and genders.

Pathways: 2 Critical Thinking Humanities, 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 14

Average GPA: 3.42 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 41.65%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.71%

Robert H Canter202472.7%16.5%7.5%1.2%1.4%0.8%3.545
Shaun J Baker2022100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.951
Alice F Kinder202342.3%38.8%13.7%3.8%0.3%1.2%3.206
Shoshana M Knapp201948.5%21.4%11.4%1.4%4.3%12.9%3.211
Michael J Bliss201983.4%16.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.731

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2019Summer I 2019Fall 2019Fall 2020Winter 2020Spring 2021Fall 2021Spring 2022Winter 2022Spring 2023Fall 2023Spring 2024Fall 2024Term050% W