GMST 180

Myths, Fairy Tales and Fantasy Fiction

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

An introductory survey of Germanic mythology, Medieval heroic epics, Romantic gothic tale, 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.

Note: No knowledge of German required.

Undergraduate course in Germanic Studies offered by the Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies in the Faculty of Humanities.