Barry Kaufkins

 

Barry Kaufkins

  
Instructor, Folk Studies (Glasgow Campus)

Fine Arts Center 157, Glasgow 146
Office Phone: 745-5910
barry.kaufkins@wku.edu 

 

Current Office Hours:

Monday/Wednesday               8-12 & 2-4:30                FAC 157

Tuesday                                   9-11                             GLAS 146

Thursday                                 3:30-4:30                     GLAS 146

Friday                                      9-11 & 3:30-4:30          GLAS 146

 

Degrees:

BA, Anthropology, Religious Studies, Western Kentucky University

MA, Folk Studies, Western Kentucky University

 

My teaching interests lie primarily in an exploration of cultural diversity in the United States, particularly in the areas of contemporary folklore, mass media, and foodways.  I seek to instill in my students a better understanding of the various ways folklore may contribute to a better understanding of individuals and society, and how it may be applied to help alleviate social concerns.

 

Courses I teach:

FLK 280, Cultural Diversity in the United States

FLK 371, Urban Folklore

FLK 373, Folklore & Mass Media

FLK 379, Special Topics: Foodways

 

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