ANT 426 Topics in
Anthropology: Native North American Folklore
The course will provide an overview
of Native North American folklore and folklife but will emphasize
the folklore of the Native American people of Maine and Eastern
Canada. We will survey the various genres of traditional expressive
culture generally found among Native Americans with an emphasis on
mythology and storytelling. Both historical and contemporary
folklore will be covered; for example, discussions of literature
will include traditional legends as well as contemporary
storytelling. The “borrowing” of folk tales and motifs from one
culture to another will be explored. The course will have a WEB
component. Prerequisite: permission.
