Detective and Crime Fiction
This course aims to be an enjoyable exploration of detective and crime fiction from the early days of real crime tales and the introduction of the detective novel to modern crime in the 21st century.
Contacts
Please address any enquiries about the courses to:
Department of English Part-time Courses
School of Humanities
3-5 Woodland Road
Bristol BS8 1TB
Email: english-lifelong@bristol.ac.uk
Tel: 0117 928 8924
The Scene of the Crime: Spring 2023
Details | Description |
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When | Wednesday evenings, 6 pm to 8 pm |
Dates |
8 February to 5 April 2023 (no class 15 February) |
Where |
University Arts Complex, Woodland Road, Bristol BS8 1TB |
Course tutors |
Pam Lock, Tim Gao, Jo Parsons, Jess Farr-Cox and special guest playwright Dan Rebellato |
Description |
This 8-week course explores detective and crime fiction with a focus on 'the scene of the crime'. From the US to Ireland, Paris to London, our team of lecturers’ expertise spans from nineteenth century to golden age and hard-boiled fiction to modern crime. They will take you on an exploration of place and space to consider how and why the 'where' is important in these fictions. |
Course outline |
Please note the below outline is subject to change Week 1, Ireland: The Secret Place, Tana French |
Course fee |
£160 |
Previous qualifications/experience | No qualifications needed. Open to the public. |