Wednesday, 10-12
h
Folklore
in American Literature
Two audio cassettes with recordings played during our sessions are available for short-term borrowing at the reception desk. Click here for the list of readings heard on the tapes.
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Oct
17
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General
Introduction; students' definitions of "Folklore"
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Oct
24
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The field
of folklore; definitions,
types of folklore
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Oct
31
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Nov
7
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Tall
Tales (1), examples and definitions
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Nov
14
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Tall Tales,
definitions (2), Davy
Crockett (1)
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Nov
21
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-- student protest day --
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Nov
28
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Davy Crockett (2): historical facts, tall tales, interpretation |
| Dec 5 | Professor Xavier Romano, Knox College, Marshall Garcia, and Claudia Otto talk about exchange programs with US colleges |
| Dec 12 | Squanto and the First Thanksgiving |
| Dec 19 | Trickster Tales |
| Jan 9, 2002 | Brer Rabbit and Joel Chandler Harris |
| Jan 16 | John Henry |
| Jan 23 | -- Week of the Practicals -- |
| Jan 30 | Pecos Bill and the American Cowboy |
| Feb 6 | Jesse James: Outlaws as Heroes? |
| Feb 13 | Summary, Conclusion |
