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FYSE1511A-F17

Folk Fairy Tales of the World

Once Upon a Time – Folk Fairy Tales of the World
Tell me a story! We will examine the complex, inter-connected folk fairy tale traditions found in every society. Comparing fairy tale variants from around the world, we will explore their convoluted and fertile relationships as observed in the rise of fairytale collections in 15th Century Europe, reaching a culmination in the Brothers Grimm collection, often synonymous with the fairy tale itself. To attain a more dispassionate critical stance we will explore theoretical approaches to the fairy tales by such authers as Jack Zipes, Ruth Bottigheimer, Maria Tatar, and Kay Stone, and conclude by examining modern variants in prose, poetry, and film. 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92578
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1511
Section Identifier:
A

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FYSE 1511

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Fall 2017

FYSE1511A-F17 Seminar (Russi)