Introduction to Folklore Studies: Syllabus

Syllabus: Course Description Grades Required Readings Class Schedule Assignments Dept Home Page Other courses taught by Guntis Smidchens	Scand/CompLit 230 Introduction to Folklore Studies
	Fall Quarter 2001 Class meets Monday thru Thursday, 11:30-12:20, Mary Gates Hall 389
	Instructor: Guntis Smidchens Office: Raitt Hall 305 T Office Hours: T 12:30-2:30 and by appointment e-mail: guntiss@u.washington.edu Phone: (206) 616-5224 Teaching Assistant: Kristin Lorentz Office: Raitt Hall 226 Office Hours: M and W 1:30-2:30 E-mail: klorentz@u.washington.edu Tel. (206) 616-5737 Course Description Folklore (stories, songs, beliefs, customs, folk craft and folk art) is a window into a group's worldview. This course will survey the different genres of folklore and kinds of groups which maintain folklore traditions. A variety of theories and methods applied in folklore studies during the past two centuries will be introduced in readings and lectures. <-- RETURN TO TOP Grades Two fieldwork assignments (4 pages each): 25% Final Paper (8-10 pages): 25% Midterm Examination (October 29): 25% Final Examination (December 18): 25% <-- RETURN TO TOP Required Readings H. Glassie, All Silver and No Brass T. DuBois and L. Virtanen, Finnish Folklore R. Christiansen, Folktales of Norway H. Sehmsdorf and R. Kvideland, "All the World's Reward" Additional required readings include websites and selected articles as listed in the Lecture Schedule. <-- RETURN TO TOP
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