FYE 101 - The Monstrous and the Marvelous: Fairy Tales across Cultures

This FYE analyzes the structure, meaning, and function of fairy tales and their enduring influence on literature and popular culture. We will draw fairy tales from various national traditions and historical periods and examine them as cherished yet controversial conduits of learning that framed our childhood and shaped personal identities. We will explore pedagogical and political uses and abuses of fairy tales and investigate their origins and their continued relevance in, for example, children’s psychological development, traditional gender roles, as well as the means by which fairy tale and folk motifs are transferred to other media such as film (think Disney!) and music.

Credits 1

Compass Attributes
First Year Experience