Many people consider Sherlock Holmes to be the greatest fictional detective of all time. In this class we will read and discuss 11 of his mysteries by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. We will talk about the mystery itself, how Holmes discovered the truth and the outcome of each case. Learners will write two papers over the course of the class choosing from 2 of 3 topics. Each week learners should read the assigned mystery before coming to class and be ready to discuss it with the rest of the class. All of the stories are public domain and easily accessed online, a link will be provided for the following week's story after each class. Learners should read the first story "How Watson Learned the Trick" before the first class. All stories are relatively short and learners should be able to read them quickly.

Mysteries Discussed each week:
Week 1: How Watson Learned the Trick
Week 2: The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge
Week 3: The Adventure of the Bruce Partington Plans
Week 4: The Adventure of the Devil's Foot
Week 5: The Adventure of the Red Circle (First Paper due this week)
Week 6: The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax
Week 7: The Adventure of the Dying Detective
Week 8: His Last Bow
Week 9: The Story of the Man with the Watches
Week 10: The Story of the Lost Special and The Field Bazaar (Final Paper due this week)

Please note that some of these stories can be scary at times, but they will be discussed in an age appropriate manner