ENGL 168 Criminal Behavior in Society and Media
This course will examine crime-based television series and films, as well as crime fiction from the 19th century to the present. Works will be analyzed from historical, literary, and social perspectives. Study of the evolution of real-life crimes, the mindset of criminals, and the investigative techniques used in crime solving will provide students the opportunity to analyze the nature of crime as represented in the various media. The course will identify criminal behavior, the forces that perpetuate such behavior, and the effects of crime on criminals, victims, and society.