130130 PS Literary Cross-Currents: The Folktale (2015S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 13 - Finno-Ugristik, Nederlandistik, Skandinavistik und Vergl.Literaturw.

Continuous assessment of course work

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Mo 02.02.2015 08:00 to Su 22.02.2015 23:59
Deregistration possible until Tu 31.03.2015 23:59

Details

max. 25 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Andrew L. Giarelli

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Friday
    06.03.
    16:00 - 20:00
    Seminarraum 8  Sensengasse 3a  5.OG
    
    Friday
    17.04.
    16:00 - 20:00
    Seminarraum 8  Sensengasse 3a  5.OG
    
    Friday
    08.05.
    16:00 - 20:00
    Seminarraum 8  Sensengasse 3a  5.OG
    
    Friday
    12.06.
    16:00 - 20:00
    Seminarraum 8  Sensengasse 3a  5.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

"Once upon a time," many folktales begin, and a study of the many ways they have been studied could begin likewise. This course will explore specific types of the folktale in all their complexity, following the classic Aarne-Thompson-Üther tale type index. We shall examine issues of form, content and performance in tales like those commonly known as "Hansel and Gretel", "Cinderella", and "Snow White". Our main emphasis will be on cross-cultural comparison of mostly European and some Near Eastern, North American and African tales using the central concepts of tale type and motif.
The course will meet only four times, once monthly, so we will have to make the most of our meetings. Readings will be extensive and must be completed before the class on which they are assigned. I shall give a short quiz on the readings at the start of each class; the grades will be part of your participation percentage.

Assessment and permitted materials

Requirements and Grading:
Research Paper: 4000 words, due 31/10/2015: 50% of final grade
Seminar Participation (attendance, quizzes on reading, discussion
participation): 25%
Final Exam: This will be a combination of short answers and an essay, due by email 26/06/2015: 25% of final grade.
Please note: In a course that meets only four times, any absence, no matter what the reason, cannot help but affect your participation in class. There I shall deduct points from your participation grade for any class or any part of a class that you miss.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

Association in the course directory

BA M4

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