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EX219: Crime Fiction
| Module Title | Crime Fiction |
|---|---|
| Module Code | EX219 |
| Module Tutor | Charlotte Beyer |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This module investigates the development of Crime Fiction as a genre, from its beginnings in the nineteenth century, to the most contemporary postmodern engagements with the form. The specifics of the American noir period, the growth in the women=s crime fiction and the importance of place will be addressed. |
| Indicative Syllabus | This module will introduce students to crime fiction, by offering a range of texts which provide a broad sense of crime fiction as a genre arising out of a variety of historical and cultural contexts. Beginning with a consideration of the work of Edgar Allen Poe and traditional crime writing, the module will offer a series of focus points, such as the ?golden age= of American crime fiction and the writing of Raymond Chandler, the rise of women crime writers such as Ruth Rendell, and other developments within the genre. Consideration of contemporary theoretical engagement with crime fiction will encourage a sense of a genre as wide-ranging and influential in an understanding of narrative forms. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding By the end of this modules students should be able to demonstrate that they have: a) gained an understanding of the development of the genre of crime fiction b) engaged in a close reading of a variety of texts in relation to cultural specificity, race and gender c) explored the ways in which specific texts engage with notions of modernity and postmodernity. ii. Skills |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/student contact 16% Student private study 84% |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent 002: 50% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 2.00 hours |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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