ENG 278 - Appalachian Literature

Institution:

Virginia Highlands Community College

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Prerequisite: ENG 112 or division approval Examines selected works of outstanding authors of the Appalachian region. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week. ENG 288 Appalachian Folklore (3 credits) Prerequisite: ENG 112 or division approval Examines folk culture and material lore representative of the Southern Mountain Region. Highlights the importance of ballad, music, humor, and song associated with mountain life and demonstrates the legacy of folktales, legends, superstitions, and traditional story telling found in these highlands. Includes the study of games, riddles, proverbs, customs, rituals, and beliefs and identifies handcrafts, structures, and art typical of this distinctive region. Involves field collections and critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vhcc.edu

Phone Number:

(276) 739-2400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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