Detective and Crime Fiction
This course aims to be an enjoyable exploration of detective and crime fiction. Each year, we pick a different theme and gather together experts from across the University to explore a range of novels and short stories with you.
Criminal Minds: Spring 2024
| Details | Description |
|---|---|
| When | Wednesday evenings, 6 pm to 8 pm |
| Dates |
31 January – 27 March (no class 14 February) |
| Where |
University Arts Complex, Woodland Road, Bristol BS8 1TB |
| Course tutors |
Sian Harris, Jess Farr-Cox, Pam Lock, Joan Passey, Jo Parsons, Jim Hilton and Deborah Lam |
| Description |
In this 8-week public course on detective and crime fiction, we will be thinking about criminal minds. This is our third annual occurrence and our tutors have decided to guide you through a range of texts that consider the criminal mind. Some focus on the criminal, some the detective, some the victim but all of these novels and novellas help us think about the psychology of crime. No prior experience or attendance needed, but a criminal mind might help.... |
| Reading List |
Week 1 & 2: The Moonstone, Wilkie Collins |
| Course fee |
£170 |
| Previous qualifications/experience | No qualifications needed. Open to the public. |
What our students say...
Great course, lots of books I wouldn’t otherwise have read. Good facilitation with stimulating discussion facilitated by knowledgeable tutors and a lovely supportive group who I will miss.
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