FOLK-F 252 FOLKLORE AND THE HUMANITIES (V.T.) (3 CR.)
Basic theoretical approaches to the study of folklore, emphasizing the relationship to other humanistic disciplines such as literary and religious studies and history.
2 classes found
Spring 2025
| Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | 3 | 30015 | Open | 12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | TR | TV 226 | Dobler R |
Regular Academic Session / In Person
LEC 30015: Total Seats: 40 / Available: 1 / Waitlisted: 0
Lecture (LEC)
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inq
- IUB GenEd A&H credit
- IUB GenEd A&H credit
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inquiry credit
Topic: Folklore and the internet
Folklore has always been concerned with the transmission of traditional beliefs and behaviors among groups of people across space and through time. Technological innovations have consistently created opportunities to expand the study of folklore in new contexts as conventional notions of both "the folk" and "lore" have shifted and grown to accommodate changing media technologies. This course will explore the folklore of the internet, examining what it means to be part of an online community, how the web shapes the transmission of expressive culture, and the ethics of conducting fieldwork among a virtual folk. Our explorations will include legends of supernatural beings like Slender Man; memes and the phenomenon of going viral; humor and folk speech on the web; fan culture and community; and the folk uses of social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
| Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | 3 | 30016 | Open | 11:10 a.m.–12:25 p.m. | MW | C2 203 | Hillers B |
Regular Academic Session / In Person
LEC 30016: Total Seats: 34 / Available: 1 / Waitlisted: 0
Lecture (LEC)
- IUB GenEd A&H credit
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inq
- IUB GenEd A&H credit
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inquiry credit
Topic: Storytelling around the world
This class explores the art of traditional storytelling around the world. We will travel to countries in northern Europe, the Balkans, and West Africa, finishing our tour in North America, to meet some of the best traditional storytellers ever recorded by folklorists. By studying these women and men against the backdrop of their cultural contexts, we learn how storytellers use their traditional art to express their own ideas and identities.
The College of Arts