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AAS 160

— African-American Folklore

(4 units)

Theory and history of African American folklore and folklife, including music, material culture, oral narrative, proverbs, and humor. African and Caribbean cultural influences on New World folk genres will be probed.

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Course Description: Theory and history of African American folklore and folklife, including music, material culture, oral narrative, proverbs, and humor. African and Caribbean cultural influences on New World folk genres will be probed. Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s), Fieldwork 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s), Fieldwork 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter.

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