HUMN 110 - French Fairy Tales

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Humanities

Description:

An exploration of a major literary and cultural tradition still greatly influential in modern literature and films. Class will focus on Charles Perrault, the seventeenth century recorder of a number of well-known fairy tales such as Little Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty; Madame d'Aulnoy, one of the most prolific French fairy-tale writers of the seventeenth century; and Madame le prince de Beaumont, author of the Beauty and the Beast. Modern adaptations of Perrault's fairy tales in films, literature, music and/or art will be discussed. Finally students will be asked to read articles chosen to represent a wide variety of critical approaches to fairy tales. Class will consist of lectures and interactive activities.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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