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                | LIT 188 - Detective Fiction Credits: 3Lecture Hours: 3
 Lab Hours: 0
 Practicum Hours: 0
 Work Experience: 0
 Course Type: Core
 Introduction to the study and appreciation of detective fiction. A literary investigation of the components of detective fiction and basic critical approaches are emphasized.
 Competencies
 
 
	Identify the elements of fiction
	
		Distinguish the elements of formSpecify the elements of contentIdentify the elements of drama
	
		Distinguish the elements of formSpecify the elements of contentDifferentiate 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
	
		Distinguish the elements of one or more critical approachesDiscuss the significance of one or more critical approachesAnalyze a wide range of literary works
	
		Interpret fiction, drama and other literary forms using one or more of the critical approachesEvaluate fiction, drama and other literary forms as they apply to Detective fictionDemonstrate an understanding of a wide range of detective fiction
	
		Value a wide range of fiction, drama and other literary forms as they apply to Detective fictionPractice reading critically a wide range of fiction, drama, and other literary formsDevelop an appreciation for the importance of Detective fiction in culture
	
		Acknowledge the importance of Detective fictionAcknowledge the importance of Detective dramaAcknowledge the importance of other literary forms as they apply to Detective fictionDemonstrate an understanding of major authors of Detective fiction
	
		Distinguish the respective styles of major authors of Detective fictionDistinguish the heroines and heroes of major authors of Detective fiction 
 
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