Nov 11, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
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ENG 1150 - Introduction to Folklore



Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 or ENG 1020 or ENG 1021

Description: In this textual studies course, students explore how people use informal and traditional culture, called folklore, to sustain their cultural identities and resist or reinforce social norms. Since folklore has existed throughout history and across cultures around the world, students may study a wide-range of folklore, including but not limited to: storytelling, folk poetry, jokes, memes, conspiracy theories, slang, proverbs, folk song, prayers and blessings, customary behaviors, performances, and folk art.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix.

General Studies: Arts and Humanities, Global Diversity

Guaranteed Transfer: GT-AH2

Cross Listed Course(s): ANT 1400



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