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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: 47

Average GPA: 3.27 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 35.31%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.80%

Robert H Canter202473.9%16.0%6.3%1.5%1.1%1.1%3.575
Alice F Kinder202347.3%38.4%8.7%2.6%1.4%1.5%3.2728
Leslie Neilan201534.2%45.8%11.0%2.8%1.6%4.6%3.102
Shoshana M Knapp201941.3%24.3%14.6%5.9%5.7%8.3%2.969
Michael J Bliss201977.5%22.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.662
Shaun J Baker2022100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.951

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