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Course Description: Sherlock Holmes*
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Course Description: Sherlock Holmes*

Sherlock Holmes*

52-2701

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous of all literary creations. This course will examine Arthur Conan Doyle's treatment of the conventions of the detective story and his use of genre fiction to develop themes not always associated with popular literature. Possible consideration of adaptations of the Holmes stories in various media, such as film.

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* Prerequisite Required.