World Folk Literature Honors (LITH 380)

• College: College of Arts and Sciences
• Department: Languages and Literature
• Credit Hours: 3
• This course has a lecture with 3 hours.

Honors section of Literature 380: World Folk Literature.A study of traditional oral literature and folklore from around the world, including ancient mythologies, legends, tall tales and fairy tales from Europe, Native America, Africa, India, the Middle and Far East. The origins of folk literature and folklore, their dissemination, their social and psychological implications, and their place in the modern world will all be explored. Students with credit for LITR 330 cannot take LITR 530. This course meets General Education requirements: Cultural Enrichment, Global Consciousness and Race/Ethnicity/Gender. Pre-Requisites: ENGL Honors Status. Typically Offered Spring only.