ITAS 198 - Italian Fairytales

In this course we will trace the origins of some of the most well-known fairy tales of the Italian tradition, such as Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. We will discuss screen adaptations, including those of Disney, and examine how fairy tale subjects and motifs have shaped our popular culture. We will also examine these fairy tales from the perspective of gender, psychoanalysis, and social history.

Credits 4

Notes
From time to time, departments design a new course to be offered either on a one-time basis or an experimental basis before deciding whether to make it a regular part of the curriculum. Last offered Spring 2022.