The course meets MTh3 (11:30-12:50) at GH 102 (seminar room), 172 College Ave., and is taught in German.

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1 Märchen und Sagen :326:01 The German Fairy Tale and Folk Tradition (3 credits) Index No Fall 2011 M. Ciklamini Office Hours: (German Haus Room 204) Monday 2:00-3:00 and by appointment 172 College Ave (Telephone: ) 1 The course meets MTh3 (11:30-12:50) at GH 102 (seminar room), 172 College Ave., and is taught in German.. Description Fairy Tales are universal. They transport us to the realm of the imagination. First attested in Ancient Egypt, the Tale of the Two Brothers would become famous in a German version collected by the Brothers Grimm. The Grimm Brothers were fascinated by this universality, as were their successors who have found the Aschenputtel/Cinderella tale in more than 300 versions throughout the world, including in China. Hence, the collection s title, Haus-und Kindermärchen, reflects their faith that fairy tales were not only for children, but also for adults. Fairy tales explain in simple, but well-phrased language the difficulties we experience in life or clarify situations we have trouble to comprehend. How is it, for instance, that someone who appears to be dull and unpromising the Grimms might call him Hans or her Else earns distinction? Deeds, insignificant to the eye, and unlikely personalities bring luck and success. Although fairy tales were published prior to the Grimm collection, Jacob and Wilhelm might be considered the founders of folklore studies, collecting tales from professional storytellers rather than reworking published tales for a targeted audience. Luck also played a role: the deep interest of the romantics in folk literature and political events that followed the collapse of Napoleon s rule, brought them in contact with scholars from the Western world. We shall, therefore, also discuss the era in which the Brothers lived and pose, for example, the following questions. Which experiences formed them and which were essential to their mission as the preservers of an oral tradition that was foundering in the rapidly expanding industrial age? Instead, posterity has acknowledged them as the founders of a discipline that has inspired, and still does, countless studies. Story telling is an art, practiced even now in societies that rely for amusement and instruction, not on books but on professionals who draw their audience on the marketplace.. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 470:232, or placement by exam.. This course counts toward learning goals IIC (Arts & Humanities): a. Examine critically philosophical and other theoretical issues concerning the nature of reality, human experience, knowledge, value, and/or cultural production. b. Analyze arts and/or literatures in themselves and in relation to specific histories, values, languages, cultures, and technologies. c. Understand the nature of human languages and their speakers. d. Engage critically in the process of creative expression Class Participation including Oral Report: 30%

2 Semester Paper 20% Midterm 20% Final exam (Th Dec. 22, 12:00-3:00pm) 30% 2 A=90-100%; B+=85-89; B=80-84; C+=75-79; C=70-74; D=65-69; F=64 and below. Departmental policies o Attendance All students must attend regularly and arrive prepared; if you expect to miss one or two classes, please use the University absence reporting website to indicate the date and reason for your absence. An is automatically sent to me. Those who miss more than two class sessions without a compelling excuse (a doctor s note, for instance) should expect a one-step reduction in the course grade (i.e. an A becomes a B+, a B+ becomes a B). Three late arrivals count as one absence. Note: It is the responsibility of students who have been absent (for any reason) to find out what they have missed and obtain materials that may have been handed out. o Photocopies Department photocopying fees add up quickly and impressively; we will therefore need to collect from each student 5 cents per page toward the cost of handouts other than the syllabus, quizzes and tests. o Disability Support Services Students who may be requesting accommodations due to disabilities are encouraged to familiarize themselves with procedures and policies regarding disability support services at the following website: It is recommended that students seeking accommodations begin filing paperwork as soon as possible as the documentation review process may take up to 30 business days. Students are encouraged to speak with teachers about these issues at the beginning of the term. All such conversations will be kept strictly confidential. o Plagiarism Plagiarism is an extremely serious matter, and can lead to a student s failing the course and being referred to his or her dean for disciplinary action. When referring to ideas other than your own, always acknowledge your sources clearly and completely, whether you are quoting or paraphrasing. Please see the University s policies on academic integrity at and discuss with your instructor any questions you may have about this and related issues. Required Texts: Wilhelm und Jacob Grimm, Kinder- und Hausmärchen. 2 vols. Reclam 3191 (ISBN ) Hauff, Wilhelm, , Sämtliche Märchen mit den Illustrationen der Erstdrucke. Reclam 2002 (ISBN ) V. A. Propp, Morphology of the Folktale. 2 nd. ed. (University of Texas, 1971)

3 Syllabus: 3 Please note that, depending upon interest and length of discussions, some changes might occur. Do. d. 3. September Einleitung: Warum Märchen? Märchen in der heutigen Welt Di. d. 8. Die Bedeutung der Brüder Grimm Besprechung von einem Märchen (s. Liste) Do. d. 10. Das Leben der Brüder Grimm: Kindheit und Jugend. M. d. 14. Auf der Universität - Verbindung mit den Romantikern -. Do. d. 17. Volksmärchen und Kunstmärchen M. d. 21. Die Sammlung der Haus- und Kindermärchen Märchenerzähler die alte Marie der Freundeskreis Do. d. 24. Die Arbeitsmethoden der Brüder Grimm Wilhelm Erarbeitung des Volksstils Beispiel Schneewittchen M. d. 28 Die Struktur des Märchens Einfachheit Besprechung Do. d. 1. Oktober Die Universitalität der Märchen Warum interessiert sich die Psychologie für das Märchen? Personen und Geschehen als Symbole unserer Welt und Erfahrung Mo. d. 5. Der Einfluss der Brüder Grimm auf die Sammlungen von nationalen Märchen Erkenntnis: Märchen sind nicht national, sondern international Do. d. 8. Der Einfluss der Brüder Grimm auf die Folkloristik: Varianten von Märchen oder Themen M. d. 12. Der Einfluss der Brüder Grimm auf die Folkloristik: Märchentypen: Arne-Thompson-System Do. d. 15. Der Einfluss der Brüder Grimm auf die Folkloristik: Struktur des Märchens: Motive: Motif-Index M. d. 19. Der Einfluss der Brüder Grimm auf die Folkloristik: Die Handlung folgt einem bestimmten Schema: das Propp-System Do. d. 22. Prüfung M. d. 26. Dornröschen in der Fassung von Grimm, Perrault und Disney Diskussionsfrage: Ist das Märchen ein Spiegel der Zeit? Do. d. 29. Tiermärchen: Die Tierwelt als Spiegel unserer Welt

4 Fabeln M. d. 2. November Tiere in Wundermärchen als Helfergestalten 4 Do. d. 5. M. d. 9. Do. d. 12. M. d. 16. Do. d. 19. M. d. 23. FERIEN M. d. 30. Do. d. 3. Dezember Drachen und andere Gefahren Mythologie in Märchen Frau Holle Nixen und Sirenen: Undine Kunstmärchen: Das kalte Herz Besprechung: Das kalte Herz Unterschiede und Ähnlichkeiten zwischen einem Volks- und Kunstmärchen der Teufel in Märchen M. d. 7. Do. d. 10. WIEDERHOLUNG Hausaufgaben: Kinder- und Hausmärchen (This list represents a core of tales to be read) 1. Aschenputtel S Dornröschen S Frau Holle S Rapunzel S Der Froschkönig S Die goldene Gans (Loki parallel) S Rumpelstilzchen S Tischlein Deck Dich S Das tapfere Schneiderlein S Schneewittchen S Analog: Tristan und Isolde, Brangæne Episode 11. Schneeweisschen und Rosenrot S Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten S

5 13. Die drei Federn S Die Hochzeit der Frau Füchsin S (zweites Märchen) 15. Märchen von einem der auszog, das Fürchten zu lernen S Rotkäppchen S Die sieben Geisslein 18. Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten S Der singende Knochen S König Drosselbart S II Sagen und Gedichte Final Exam: Thursday Dec. 22, 12:00-3:00pm