Fall 2026

Field Methods and the Public Presentation of Folklore

A fieldwork practicum exploring the cultural, political, and ethical dimensions of documenting and presenting folklore publicly.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Langston Wilkins3.5/5

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Weekly homework is described as straightforward, and lectures are not overwhelming, contributing to a low difficulty rating.

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FOLKLORE/LIS 490

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Raw average: 3.00/5 from 4 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 2.0/5 difficulty · 2 reviews

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Langston Wilkins facilitates engaging discussions and delivers interesting, non-overwhelming lectures. Reviewers appreciate his ability to encourage participation and his clear teaching style. However, one student noted that the reading load was excessive, leading to skipped assignments due to insufficient class time for discussion.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

LANGSTON WILKINS is recorded teaching in Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Fall 2026

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction11 / 200
LEC 001Classroom Instruction2 / 200

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Langston Wilkins offers an engaging and highly rated experience with interesting lectures and great discussions, though one reviewer wished for fewer readings.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2006: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2008: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Weekly homework is described as straightforward, and lectures are not overwhelming, contributing to a low difficulty rating.

Wilkins facilitates strong participation, but the volume of assigned readings can be excessive, leading some students to skip them.

Topics

  • Cultural, political, and ethical dimensions of documentation
  • Public presentation formats: festivals, exhibitions, publications, and digital archives

Skills

  • Fieldwork practicum and ethical scrutiny of documentation
  • Public presentation via festivals, exhibitions, and digital archives

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FOLKLORE/LIS 490 · Fall 2026

Field Methods and the Public Presentation of Folklore

Recorded 2026-09-07
FOLKLORE/LIS 490 · Fall 2026

Field Methods and the Public Presentation of Folklore

Recorded 2026-09-07
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