ENGL 391
Introduction to Folklore
English
College of Humanities
Course Description
Representative types of folklore and practical experience in collecting folklore.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Persuasive Analysis of Folklore Texts
Learning Outcome
Create and share a persuasive analysis of folklore texts in context by using logical reasoning and critical analysis.
Title
Categories of Folklore, Folk Narrative, Folk Groups
Learning Outcome
Identify three categories of folklore, four types of folk narrative, and eight folk groups.
Title
Folkloristic Observations
Learning Outcome
Produce several brief folkloristic observations and document those observations using established formats.
Title
Recording and Archiving Local Traditions
Learning Outcome
Identify and apply some methods of recording and archiving local traditions using moral discrimination, creative imagination, and independent thought.
Title
Perpetuating or Extinguishing Traditional Practices
Learning Outcome
Explain the choices and forces that help perpetuate or extinguish traditional practices, both locally and globally.
Title
Theory of Folklore
Learning Outcome
Identify the shaping functions and theory of folklore.
Title
Fieldwork Project
Learning Outcome
Produce a focused fieldwork project which includes, among other requirements, an essay, collection, and consent forms created according to the William A. Wilson Folklore Archive.
