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LIT. 150 Crime and Detective Fiction

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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites

Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.

Course Description

Study of representative works from the genres of detective and crime fiction, with an emphasis on crime and detective fiction as a literary tradition, as well as its influence on a broad range of creative media. The course involves reading, discussion, and writing.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5c
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 3B)