Course Catalog - 2024-2025

     

AAAS 312 - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST(S)

Long Title: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST(S): SEX, VIOLENCE, AND FOLKTALES IN THE AFRICAN DIASPORA
Department: African & African Amer Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Analyzing Diversity: Yes
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: This course examines the carnal violence and brutality associated with sex and gender in folktales and fairytales from the African diaspora to the Americas. In so doing, this course will also put European and African folklore in conversation with the New World’s oral traditions. Taught in English. Cross-list: FREN 308.