FOLK 4400 - Directed Folklore Study

Institution:

Fairmont State University

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Description:

This course provides intensive study, reading, and research of a folklore topic selected by a student with an opportunity to mentor with a specialist in the fi eld. Topics will be interdisciplinary, such as the following: Appalachian (Regional/Written) Literature, Ethnography and Process of Storytelling, Urban and Popular Culture, Children’s Folklore, Traditional Folk Music (Vocal and Instrumental), Appalachian African- American Lore, Rural Education, Arthurian Legend: Comparative Folk Literature Study, and Vintage Clothing Preservation. Note: If an existing course is available on campus refl ecting any of these topics, a student may opt to take it, with the approval of the Folklore Studies advisor. The West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State and the Folklore Studies advisor will also help students to network with specialists in the community. This course is for seniors only.

Credits:

3.00 - 6.00

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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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