This course examines the development and the significance of African-American folklore through study of its various genres: music, tales, legends, shorter verbal forms, material culture, folk belief, and folk humor. Emphasis is given to both African survivals and Indo-European influences in these genres. AFRSTY 260L and AMST 260L are the same course.
African-American Folklore
Campus:
Boston
Format:
Online
Level:
Undergraduate
Subject:
American Studies
Number:
AMST260L-01B
Semester:
Summer 2018
Registration Status:
Closed
Registration:
Monday, April 2, 2018 to Tuesday, June 5, 2018