LITR341  - Folklore

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This course provides a survey of traditional tales and oral literature in preliterate and peasant communities and in industrialized societies, as well as the role of folk customs in modern culture. Emphasis will be placed on an independent research project related to local folklore to be investigated by each student. (Prerequisite: ENGL101).

 

Prerequisites

Corequisites

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Schedule of Classes

Registration Dates Course Dates Session
09/26/11 - 02/26/12 03/05/12 - 04/29/12 Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
01/30/12 - 06/24/12 07/02/12 - 08/26/12 Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session

Course Materials

Book Title: Writing About Literature: A Portable Guide, 2nd Ed with 09 MLA Updates
ISBN: 0312607571
Publication Info: Bedford/St. Martin's
Author: Gardner
Unit Cost: $8.75

Book Title: Folk and Fairy Tales, 4th Ed
ISBN: 155111898X
Publication Info: Broadview Press
Author: Hallett
Unit Cost: $27.75

Book Title: Favorite Folktales from Around the World
ISBN: 0394751884
Publication Info: Pantheon Books, 1986
Author: Yolen, Jane
Unit Cost: $13.25

 
 
 

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