FOLKLORE 315 explores various topics in folklore, folklife, myth, foodways, and music.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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FOLKLORE 215 explores various topics in folklore, folklife, myth, foodways, and music.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025Introduction to Folklore surveys global and US folklore, examining how cultural expressions address identity, authenticity, and authority.
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Historical reviews of B. Marcus Cederstrom, Ruth Olson: Workload involves significant weekly reading, multiple papers, and large group projects. Grading can be strict, with one reviewer noting a high threshold for top grades.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Explores African oral and written traditions, focusing on story composition, performer-audience dynamics, and cultural transmission.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Harold Scheub, Matthew Brown: Scheub required essay prep and strict attendance. Brown’s format used weekly online modules. Students reported varying experiences, from boring readings and busy work to lenient grading and clear instructions.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to Icelandic sagas as a major body of early medieval vernacular literature.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025FOLKLORE 430 explores topics in historical and contemporary folklore and folklife focused on marginalized racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of B. Marcus Cederstrom: Reviewers describe Cederstrom as an easy grader who prioritizes content knowledge over strict grading standards.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2025