Study of folk groups/communities, folklore genres, issues/methods in folklore studies. How expressive repertoires shape identity, negotiate conflict, and process change in both established groups and new communities. Folklore Minor course.
Prereq: 10 qtr cr hrs or 6 cr hrs of English at 2000-3000 level, or permission of instructor. 5 qtr cr hrs in 367 or 3 cr hrs in 2367 in any subject is acceptable towards the 6 cr hrs. Not open to students with 10 qtr cr hrs of 577.01. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.