ELRL 6350 Folklore

This course deals with old literature as a form of literature derived out of the oral tradition and from human imagination to explain human conditions. The concept of world understanding through folk literature and language and examples of folk literature from world collections are examined. The art of verbal communications as an interchange of thoughts, feelings, and ideas through words, either oral or written with nonverbal influences, is a major course focus. Folk literature is one vehicle for developing the various components of the language arts: listening, speaking, reading, writing. How to build content and skills with diverse populations is explored. Storytelling experiences are provided.
Credits: 3.0