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Academic Year 2000/2001
The German Fairy Tale
GERM 317 FA
Once upon a time there were two brothers by the name of Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm... Why do their famous tales live happily ever after? Are these stories really grim? What is their meaning and importance for children and
adults? What is the connection
between fairy tales and myths? Which motifs can be found in other folk literatures? Many scholars in the literary and social sciences have explored these questions. The course will familiarize students with some of this
research and encourage them to find
their own answers.
MAJOR READINGS
Grimm Brothers, MAERCHEN MAERCHEN (Reclam) MAERCHENANALYSEN (Reclam) MAERCHEN MODERN (Reclam) Bettelheim, KINDER BRAUCHEN MAERCHEN (THE USES OF ENCHANTMENT) Luethi, DAS VOLKSMAERCHEN ALS DICHTUNG
KUNSTMAERCHEN by Goethe, Hauff, Hoffmann and
many articles and excerpts by authors such as Bausinger, Buehler, Obenauer, Propp, Roehrich, Tatar, Zipes.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Several short papers, two oral reports, a final project, possibly with partners, a weekly journal.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Regular attendance and active participation in class mandatory. Some language laboratory work. While the primary texts (tales) may be easy to read, the secondary material is demanding. Students must therefore have a
solid grasp of German.
COURSE FORMAT:
Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA GERM
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
GERM214 OR GERM217 (WUPG251 AND WUPG252)
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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001
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