Course Description

Course Name

Crime Writing in Scotland

Session: VGSS3122

Hours & Credits

20 SCQF Credits

Prerequisites & Language Level

Taught In English

  • There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

Overview

This course deals with the rise of crime fiction from a Scottish perspective during the 19th & 20th centuries. It also addresses the origins of the 'true crime' genre in Scotland. A range of fiction-authors and two real-life case-studies are dealt with.

*Course content subject to change