ENGL 214 - American Folklore * Hum, hu

Institution:

Hudson Valley Community College

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Description:

Spring This course involves the examination and analysis of all the informal and non-traditional parts of culture. Topics range from the various forms of oral/verbal folklore (slang, riddles, rhymes, myths, legends, folk tales) through folk music, customary behavior and material objects. The course will look at contemporary as well as traditional examples and present local and regional examples where appropriate. inAmerica. Students will examine contemporary and historical themes, subjects and styles for the purposes of fostering understanding and appreciation of the literature and cultural differences of various groups in our pluralistic society.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 629-4822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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