ENGL 3387 - Folk Literature

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Fairmont State University

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Description:

This course is an analysis of the components and genres of oral folk literature through poetry (the folk song, ballad and instrumentation), narrative (myths, legends, folktales, fables, morals, anecdotes, personal narratives and other forms of folk narrative), and language (verbal lore, such as dialect/accent, beliefs and superstitions, proverbs, sayings, riddles and jokes) within the contextual process of perpetuation (storytelling) and preservation (collecting and motifi ng). Emphasis will be placed on the Appalachian cultural perspective. A fi eld study will be part of the course. Also listed as FOLK 3300. PR: ENGL 1108 and 2220.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fairmontstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(304) 367-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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