Course Name: ENG 34041 Fairy Tales
Description:
In our summer Fairy Tales course we will 1) discuss the definition of fairy tales as opposed to folk tales and other fictional genre; 2) study histories of fairy tales and their influence; 3) apply concepts from top scholars in the field such as Ruth Bottigheimer and Jack Zipes.
As a part of this process, we will read and respond to, in order of their appearance in print, Italian, French, and German fairy tales to explore which stories were told, what elements each incorporated, and what each culture emphasized. We will also explore English, Irish, and Scottish tales and how they differ from and/or add to the continental tales. From there we will study Disney and other film adaptations in the context of each tale’s history. Finally, we will look at post-modern fantasy fiction in print and film as it brings the world of the tales to life in new contexts.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: ENG 21011