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Fantastic Fiction: Fairy Tales

COM 235/ECS 340/ENG 237/HUM 231

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Fairy tales are among the first stories we encounter, often before we can read. They present themselves as timeless--"Once upon a time..." - yet are essentially modern. They are often presented as children's literature, yet are filled with sex and violence. They have been interpreted as archetypal patterns of the subconscious mind or of deep cultural origins, yet perform the work of shaping contemporary culture. They circulate in myriad oral variations, and are written down in new ones by the most sophisticated literary authors. In this course we will explore the fantasy, enchantment, labor, and violence wrought by fairy tales.
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Section L01

  • Type: Lecture
  • Section: L01
  • Status: C
  • Enrollment: 0
  • Capacity: 0
  • Class Number: 40846
  • Schedule: Th 01:30 PM-02:50 PM

Section P01

  • Type: Precept
  • Section: P01
  • Status: C
  • Enrollment: 0
  • Capacity: 0
  • Class Number: 40847
  • Schedule: Th 03:00 PM-04:20 PM

Section P02

  • Type: Precept
  • Section: P02
  • Status: C
  • Enrollment: 0
  • Capacity: 0
  • Class Number: 40848
  • Schedule: Th 03:00 PM-04:20 PM

Section P99

  • Type: Precept
  • Section: P99
  • Status: C
  • Enrollment: 0
  • Capacity: 0
  • Class Number: 40849