Course Name: ENG 34041 Fairy Tales
Description: For the foundation of this course, we will 1) discuss the definition of fairy tales as opposed to folk tales and other fictional genre; 2) explore various methods of literary, psychological, feminist, and other modes of interpretation; 3) study histories of fairy tales and their influence; read works from top scholars in the field such as Ruth Bottigheimer and Jack Zipes.
For discussion, we will read, in English translation, Italian, French, and German versions of the “same” fairy tales comparatively. Then we will read English, Irish, and Scottish tales that reveal a different outlook than the continental tales. From there we will study Disney interpretations of the tales 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: None