Sherlock Holmes: The First Great Detective


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Jason B

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English Literature

10 Hours

10 LESSONS

SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FIRST GREAT DETECTIVE

Academic Development

Course Overview

Course Content


10 LESSONS

10 Hours Total Length

Crime and Detection in the 19th Century: What Crimes Were Committed and How Were Criminals Caught in Victorian Britain?

Arthur Conan Doyle: Who Was the Man Who Created Sherlock Holmes?

Sherlock Holmes Character Study: What Makes a Great Detective and Why is Sherlock Holmes the Greatest Of Them All?

The Silver Blaze: How Does Holmes Solve the Mystery Before the Reader?

A Scandal in Bohemia: How Does Conan Doyle Use Characterisation to Engage His Readers?

The Red-Headed League: Examining the Common Features of Sherlock Holmes Stories?

The Blue Carbuncle: How Does Conan Doyle Portray the Victorian Christmas?

The Villains: Who are Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Adversaries?

Dr Watson: A Character Study of Holmes’ Loyal Companion

Modern Sherlock: How Is Holmes Portrayed on Television and Film in the 21st Century?

KEY SKILLS

Close Reading

Essay Writing

Forming Opinions

Character Study

Educator


Jason B
English Expert