TOPICS IN AMERICAN FOLKLORE: ETHNIC STUDIES

FOLKLORE 430

Course Description

Topics in historical or contemporary folklore and folklife pertaining to persistently marginalized racial or ethnic groups in the United States.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3 to 6

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average

3.5

-1.45% from Historical

Completion Rate

96.3%

0.42% from Historical

A Rate

51.85%

-8.79% from Historical

Class Size

47.95% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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