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Fall 2015
Oct 31,2024 |
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| ENG 250 - Introduction to Folklore and Mythology |
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Associated Term:
Fall 2015
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Identify characteristics and functions of folklore 2. Identify characteristics and functions of folk groups. 3. Recognize the above characteristics and functions in a wide variety of folklore and myth as presented from various regional, religious, ethnic, age, gender, and work groups. 4. Identify by observation folkloric and mythic elements in mass/mainstream U.S. culture, past and present. 5. Identify folkloric and mythic elements in their own lives and the lives of the people around them. 6. Recognize the processes through which folklore and myth survive and are transmitted. 7. Identify folkloric and mythic elements in published fictional and non-fictional texts. Acquire a cross-cultural understanding of human experiences. 8. Be able to distinguish between connotation and denotation and demonstrate how connotative language helps shape major aspects of the literary tradition. 9. Demonstrate ability to use interpretive frameworks to investigate contextual meanings of literature. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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