LOCAL CULTURE AND IDENTITY IN THE UPPER MIDWEST

FOLKLORE 540

Course Description

Addresses different aspects of community life and culture in the Upper Midwest; topics include ethnic groups, religious life, cultural landscapes, oral narrative, music, and material culture.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

2.96

-6.64% from Historical

Completion Rate

75%

-21.96% from Historical

A Rate

66.67%

52.48% from Historical

Class Size

-58.44% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Anna Rue

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