COMPLIT 202

Interpreting Folktales

Description

An introduction to the study and interpretation of folktales. Tales from many cultures will be examined. Contrasting theories on the origins and meaning of folktales will be explored.

Assessment

Coursework only

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline. 
 
Digital Course Outlines for 2026 will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2026

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr Nicole Perry

Reading/Texts

The Classic Fairy Tales. Ed. Maria Tatar. NY/London: W. W. Norton, 1999. ISBN 0-393-97277-1 (pbk).

COMPLIT 202/303 Course Reader, Parts 1 & 2.

A few additional course readings -- folktales and critical materials -- will be posted to the CANVAS course website.

Course text and readers are required and can be purchased through the University Bookstore.

Classic Fairy Tales can be ordered from Book Depository.

Assessment

Coursework only

Points

COMPLIT 202: 15 points

Prerequisites

60 points passed

Restrictions

COMPLIT 303