INQ-177 | From Forest to Film

Topic Description:

This intensive three-week course invites students to journey into the enchanted – and often unsettling – world of the Brothers Grimm, exploring the original versions of their fairy tales and tracing their evolution into the modern narratives we encounter in literature and film. Students will examine the cultural, historical, and social contexts in which these tales emerged, analyzing how their themes, characters, and morals have been reshaped over time to reflect changing values, audiences, and artistic goals.  Through close reading, comparative analysis, and multimedia exploration, the course will reveal how the Grimm canon continues to influence global storytelling.   

Course Types Offered: On-Campus

Counts as Global?: No

Topic Approved: December 2025