Murder 101 : essays on the teaching of detective fiction /

"This collection examines how college professors teach the genre of detective fiction and provides insight into how the reader may apply such strategies to his own courses. The essays cover teaching this type of work in such areas as literature, law, history, and literary theory. Also included...

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Other Authors:	Rielly, Edward J.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]
Subjects:	Detective and mystery stories, American > History and criticism > Study and teaching (Higher) Law and literature > History > Study and teaching (Higher) > United States. Crime in literature > Study and teaching (Higher)

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Summary:	"This collection examines how college professors teach the genre of detective fiction and provides insight into how the reader may apply such strategies to his own courses. The essays cover teaching this type of work in such areas as literature, law, history, and literary theory. Also included are sample syllabi, reading lists, and further aids for course instruction"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:	viii, 248 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780786436576 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786436573 (softcover : alk. paper)