GERM-201 Witches in History, Myth and Fiction (taught in English)

GERM-201 Witches in History, Myth and Fiction (taught in English)

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This course is divided into three units in order to explore the construction and representation of the witch in the context of the historical and social realities of the women (and men) labeled as witches: The first unit examines historical and trial records with a particular focus on the "Burning Times" in early modern Europe and 17th-century New England and the Salem witch trials. The second unit analyzes the representation of witches in literature and film with a particular focus on the depiction of the witch in fairy tales from the Grimms to Disney and in "serious" literature, particularly literature that purports to rely on historical sources. The third unit offers a critique of existing scholarship on witches and the witch hunts. No prerequisites, does not count toward the major. Fulfills the literature and writing requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

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• 2004-2005
• 2005-2006

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