The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales August 16, 2007

Explore the history of fairy tales, and some of the leading theories used to interpret these remarkable and long-lived stories. Encounter fairy tales watered down to Disney-like cuteness, or those usually skipped as entirely too dark and frightening. Until the 17th or 18th century, tales were told by adults to adults, and they can still provide us with insights into aspects of our common humanity. Students of myths, dreams, and the symbolic nature of human thought know that both the telling and hearing of these stories deeply affected all involved. This course offers us a unique tour of the human psyche as revealed in analysis of wellknown and less familiar fairy tales.

Thursdays, August 16, 23 & 30; September 6, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Kevin Dincher, lecturer of philosophy, UCSC-Extension
$40 OLLI members/ $55 non-members

About OLLI at CSU East Bay:
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal State East Bay is an educational program offering learning opportunities for mature students in Alameda & Contra Costa counties. We provide a network of programs dedicated to learning for adults. OLLI's stimulating & provocative courses, lectures and field trips are designed to challenge and inform. No tests, no stress just opportunities for interaction.

$40.00 OLLI members / $55.00 for non-members.

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