ENGL 198 A-Z - (LT) Special Studies in LiteratureSemester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Each semester, the department offers several “special studies” courses. These courses deal with specific issues, themes, genres, and authors. Intensive study of major authors and/or literary themes. Subjects to be selected yearly.
Current Special Topics
ENGL 198Z (LT) Murder Most Foul
A bloody crime scene. A blood-curdling scream. A lifeless corpse. Who is a murderer? Who is murdered? Who is the audience that is enjoying an irresistible story of a “good murder”? Long before the detective story became a genre, stories of murder have been popular. Why is this? What makes a murder story “good”? How can an old story be reimagined and become relevant in a new genre, historical era, and cultural context? These are some of the issues we will address as we delve into the theme of murder and how it has been used to entertain audiences in novels, plays, and movies.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
WSC 001 or WSC 002 . The topics of the “special studies” courses change every semester. Please consult the English Department Course Description Booklet for topics offered in a particular semester. (Formerly Readings in Literature or Special Studies.)
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