To establish the background and conventions used in detective fiction, in historical and contemporary fiction and how real life events contribute to the structure and story.
To successfully analyse and comment on the various forms of narratives in literature.
To successfully apply knowledge of the detective fiction formula when analysing the narrative structure; to understand use of imagery to create an atmosphere and how detective fiction can show forms of bias in spite of the facts presented.
To use knowledge of detective fiction to analyse criminal stereotypes and how victims of crime respond to disturbing news.
To successfully apply knowledge of fact and fiction based on the intended structure of newspaper articles.