Minor Courses (Current)
Current Undergrad Course offerings for Folk Studies minors
We are currently in the Spring Term (All Classes are 3 Credits Unless Otherwise Stated)
INTRO FOLK STUDIES FLK 276
An introduction to the study of folk tradition in different contexts, focusing on the concepts of folk group, cultural relativism, fieldwork, meaning and function, and the genres of folk narrative, folksong, folk custom and traditional material culture.
INTRO TO WORLD FOLK MUSIC FLK 277
A cultural and functional analysis of traditional musical genres developed in world areas: Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Emphasis will be placed on musical styles, performance practices, aesthetics, and instruments. Cross-listed with ANTH 277.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN US FLK 280
Understanding, interpretation and appreciation of the multicultural nature of American society. Emphasis on the varieties of cultural expression, custom and world view practiced by regional, ethnic, racial and sectarian cultures.
HON: CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN US FLK 280
Understanding, interpretation and appreciation of the multicultural nature of American society. Emphasis on the varieties of cultural expression, custom and world view practiced by regional, ethnic, racial and sectarian cultures.
ROOTS OF SOUTHERN CULTURE FLK 281
Examination of Southern folklore and folklife as part of the foundation of contemporary Southern culture.
PEOPLE AND CULTURES OF AFRICA FLK 350
Examination of Southern folklore and folklife as part of the foundation of contemporary Southern culture.
URBAN FOLKLORE FLK 371
Varieties and characteristics of urban American folklore with emphasis on legends, customs, beliefs, and other lore of today's regional, occupational, and ethnic groups.
SUPERNATURAL FOLKLORE FLK 375
An investigation of traditional beliefs concerning unverifiable phenomena, including superstition, traditional healing, divination, and witchcraft. Current historical, philosophical, anthropological and folkloristic theories are covered.
TOPICS IN FOLKLORE FLK 379
A consideration of special topics to acquaint students with significant problems and current issues in folklore. Content will vary from time to time according to the instructor and the needs of the students.
FIELD METHODS IN ETHNOGRAPHY FLK 399
An examination of the history, theory, techniques, and ethics of ethnographic fieldwork, including practical fieldwork experience. Cross-listed with ANTH 399.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION FLK 434
An overview of historic preservation methods and practice. The course will include an overview of the historic preservation movement in the United States and an examination of preservation law and methodology. A field project is required.
MUSEUM PROCEDURES AND PRESERVATION TECHNIQUES FLK 379
Essential aspects of museums and of preservation, i.e., collecting, preserving, researching, exhibiting, and interpreting material culture. Cross-listed with ANTH 470.
FOLKLORE AND LITERATURE FLK 478
Readings in world literature from the Bible to the modern novel and examination of the degree to which oral literature has affected origins and development of written literature.
INDEPENDENT STUDY FOLKLORE FLK 479
Supervised individual study directed by a member of the Folk Studies faculty. (course pass required)
INTERNSHIP IN FOLK STUDIES FLK 489
Practical out-of-classroom experience in a supervised work situation with a cooperating business, industry, social or governmental agency emphasizing application of advanced knowledge and skills in folk studies. (course pass required)
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