Introduction to Folklore

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This course looks at 1) oral folklore, e.g. folk music, proverbs, myths, legends, folktales; 2) customary folklore, e.g. superstitions, folk religion, folk festivals, folk customs; and 3) material and folk traditions, e.g. carving, quilting, architecture food ways, costumes. Activities include fieldwork, reading and writing assignments, group work and a special project.