Welcome - German Folk and Fairy Tale
GERM 2011 German Folk and Fairy Tale
CREDIT HOURS: 3
What kind of historical, political, social and literary significance can folktales have? In this class, we will study the famous collection of fairy tales compiled by the Grimm Brothers in the first quarter of the nineteenth century. The class investigates their origins and seeks to understand their popularity at the time, and the reasons for their enduring appeal since. A variety of critical approaches to the material will be discussed, as well as reworkings of the tales in other genres, from visual art, poetry, music and theatre to film and advertising. Readings and instruction are in English.
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GERM 1080.06