FOLKMYTH 98a - History and Theory of Folklore Methodology

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

The development of folklore and mythology as fields of study, with particular attention to the methodological approaches suited to their areas of enquiry. Surveys the study of folklore and mythology in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but focuses especially on theoretical contributions to the study of folklore, mythology, and oral literature in recent decades. Readings from Bauman, Bronner, Dundes, Georges, Lord, Oring, Propp, Tedlock, and Zumwalt among many others.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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