WLGE.3000 Grimms' Fairy Tales (Formerly 51.300)

Id: 039355 Credits: 3-3

Description

This course will provide a study of the Grimms' fairy tales, their collection and publication by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in the contest of 19th century German Romanticism, and their enduring relevance to modern social commentary. Reading the texts in English translation, students will gain a critical understanding of the content and structure of the tales, of their cultural components, and their function through time to entertain, edify, and inform about life in the social milieu. The course is taught in English.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: ENGL 1020 College Writing II.

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