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Special Topic: Writing Crime and Noir Fiction
ENGL 343
Fall 2021
Section: 01  

Crime fiction, in its many incarnations, is perhaps the most popular and widely-read genre in the world. In this class, we'll examine why mystery is such an effective tool for engaging readers and how we can use it to create our own powerful fiction, be it detective, cozy, clue-puzzle, or noir fiction. We will read and discuss several stories and short novels that serve as examples of the form. We'll also explore the elements and expectations of the different sub-genres through writing exercises and short assignments that will culminate in the final project, a novelette that centers on a mystery.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ENGL
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode:
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: ENGL296
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CWRC)(ENGL)(ENGL-Creative W)
Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89%

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