GETR 3392

One of the easiest, most chill classes I've ever taken. The class mostly focuses on Grimm Tales but also analyzes folktales from other cultures at the end of the semester. Reading is pretty easy (a few fairy tales each night). Class is mostly small group and class discussions about fairy tales. Most classes begin with a student presentation that's 15-35 minutes long depending on how many group members you have. You're graded on class participation (20%), your presentation (25%), weekly reading responses (15 %), final 9-12 pg essay (or 12-14 pgs if you're doing second writing requirement) (40%). Everything is graded pretty leniently, but the essay is a lot of work so start early. Schmid is a great professor, he's very chill and responds to emails quickly. Highly recommend! #tCFfall22

Overall, this is a great course that you should definitely take. It's easy, the content is enjoyable, and it can fulfill your second writing requirement if needed.

Classes focus on discussing the light readings each week. Professor Schmid opens up with a few questions that you discuss with a 2-3 people before transitioning to a class discussion. The first half of the semester focuses on Grimm Fairy Tales, which are often compared to their Disney counterparts and the dominant versions of the stories today. The second half focuses on folktales/stories from other cultures, mostly China/Japan with some African stories and Native American stories thrown in.

He posted all the readings to collab, so I didn't end up buying any of the books, but you can also find them online on certain sites.

His grading is lenient, and there is no midterm/final. Each week you write a short response on what you thought the most interesting reading was this week and why (mine were always less than 1 page double spaced). You give one 10ish minute presentation if presenting by yourself, or you can present with 2-3 others for 15-20 minutes. You get to choose the topic and get to decide when you want to present. Finally, you write a double-spaced 10 page paper due at the end of the course, which you also get to choose the topic of. I only wrote 8 or so pages though and still got an A on it. You can also write more and have the course apply to your second writing requirement.