LIT 188 - Detective Fiction

1. Identify the elements of fiction
   1. Distinguish the elements of form
   2. Specify the elements of content
2. Identify the elements of drama
   1. Distinguish the elements of form
   2. Specify the elements of content
3. Differentiate at least five critical approaches to literature such as Formalist (New Criticism), Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Deconstructionist, Reader Response, New Historicist, Structuralist, Cultural Studies, New Eclecticist, and others
   1. Distinguish the elements of one or more critical approaches
   2. Discuss the significance of one or more critical approaches
4. Analyze a wide range of literary works
   1. Interpret fiction, drama and other literary forms using one or more of the critical approaches
   2. Evaluate fiction, drama and other literary forms as they apply to Detective fiction
5. Demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of detective fiction
   1. Value a wide range of fiction, drama and other literary forms as they apply to Detective fiction
   2. Practice reading critically a wide range of fiction, drama, and other literary forms
6. Develop an appreciation for the importance of Detective fiction in culture
   1. Acknowledge the importance of Detective fiction
   2. Acknowledge the importance of Detective drama
   3. Acknowledge the importance of other literary forms as they apply to Detective fiction
7. Demonstrate an understanding of major authors of Detective fiction
   1. Distinguish the respective styles of major authors of Detective fiction
   2. Distinguish the heroines and heroes of major authors of Detective fiction