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GERM317

The German Fairy Tale
GERM317 FA

Crosslistings: COL 317

Next Offered in 9899 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: Discussion Language Instruction Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA GERM

Prerequisites: GERM216 or GERM217 or WUPG251 and WUPG252

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998




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