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GMST180 - Myths, Fairy Tales and Fantasy Fiction

Description

An introductory survey of Germanic mythology, Medieval heroic epics, Romantic gothic tales, the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and contemporary fantasy fiction and their adaptations in opera and film. Topics include the heroic quest, the fantastic and sorcery and witches. Emphasis on the mythical narrative structure and on the cultural significance of specific myths and tales.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Note(s)

  • No knowledge of German required.

Course offered by

Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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