American Folklore

This course examines genres of American folk culture expression such as ghost stories, urban legends, foodways, music, and art—paying special attention to how these diverse forms of expression reflect and shape regional, ethnic, class, and gender identities. Course materials include ethnographic writing, sound recordings, film, and folklore scholarship. The course also will consider the competing definitions of “folk” and “folklore” prevalent from the late 19th century to the present.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

AMS 355