Hansel and Gretel and Co.
GRST 279
Spring 2008
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01
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Once upon a time, there were two brothers by the name of Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm. Some of the tales they collected and edited have lived happily ever after, being translated into many languages, adapted to other media, and quoted or alluded to in many contexts. Others are known today only in the German-speaking countries or not at all. In this course we will examine these and many other German fairy tales from a number of perspectives - literary, cultural, psychological, sociological. Through close readings of the texts and study of some of the scholarship on fairy tales, we will look for answers to questions such as How grim are the Grimms' tales? What is the relationship between fairy tales and myths? What fairy-tale motifs or plots occur in other (folk) literatures? What function do fairy tales fulfill for children and adults? |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing
Speaking: Regular class discussion of primary and scholarly texts. Supervised, critiqued oral presentations in target language.
Writing: Practice of different styles in research papers, reading response journals, and creative projects.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA GRST |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (GRST-MN)(GRST) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: FYI |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Grimm: Fairy Tales
Selected tales by: Chamisso, Fouqué, Goethe, Hauff, Hoffmann, Mörike; Basile, Perrault
Various articles and texts by: Campbell, Bettelheim, Luthi, Tatar, Zipes, et al.
Also: Ende, Rowling, Tolkien
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Examinations and Assignments:
Several short papers, two oral reports, a final project, possibly with partners, and a weekly journal. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Regular attendance and active participation in class mandatory. While some of the primary texts may be easy to read, the secondary material is more demanding. Students with some proficiency in German are encouraged to read a portion of the primary and secondary texts in the original. Additional sessions for audio and video materials will be scheduled. |
| Instructor(s): Grant,Vera K.B. Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK413; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 4 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 19 |
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