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Course Description

Queens of Crime and the Golden Age of Murder | Explore the history of mysteries and their creators. Discuss the creation of The Detection Club during the Golden Age of Murder. Introduce the Queens of Crime, their lives, bodies of work and influences today. $33 includes $32 fee. Note: Requires membership in Peer Learning Partnership (PLP).

Learner Outcomes

  • Discuss the development of detective fiction
  • Identify the characteristics of the Golden Age of Murder
  • Demonstrate how the writings of the Queens of Crime reflect the rules of the Detection Club
  • Analyze how the lives of the Queens of Crime influenced their writings
  • Compare and contrast the writing styles of the Queens of Crime
  • Provide examples of how detection fiction reflects the society of the day.
  • Analyze how the Queens of Crime have influenced some detective writers of today.
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Section Title
Queens of Crime and the Golden Age of Murder
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
9:30AM to 11:30AM
Dates
May 21, 2026 to Jun 25, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $23.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $22.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
May 20, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
May 20, 2026
Instructors
  • Judy Mauriello
  • Jane Timberg

Section Notes

Note: This course is Hyflex, a student may choose this in-person section or the online section: PRC-551-202. 
Section Title
Queens of Crime and the Golden Age of Murder
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
Th
Time
9:30AM to 11:30AM
Dates
May 21, 2026 to Jun 25, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $23.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $22.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
May 20, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
May 20, 2026
Instructors
  • Judy Mauriello
  • Jane Timberg

Section Notes

Note: This course is Hyflex, a student may choose this online section or this in person section: PRC-551-201. 
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