COMPLIT 303

Interpreting Folktales

Please note: this is archived course information from 2014 for COMPLIT 303.

Description

An introduction to the study of folktales, including collection and classification, oral and literary tales, structure, interpretative frameworks, revisions and film versions. Tales from many cultures will be examined. Contrasting theories on the origins and meanings of folktales will be explored.

Availability 2014

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Mark Amsler

Reading/Texts

Assessment

Points

COMPLIT 303: 15 points

Prerequisites

Any 30 points at Stage II

Restrictions

COMPLIT 202