Africana Folklore
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Overview
Subject area
AFR
Catalog Number
1130
Course Title
Africana Folklore
Description
"The sociolinguistic process of creation in the oral literary tradition of people of African descent throughout the world. Through the study of poetry, tales, epics, and proverbs, it examines the oral narratives and their underlying symbolism. Moral perceptions, aspirations, comedy, tragedy, satire and dilemma tales are discussed with a view to promoting critical thinking. Students gain insight into the various linguistic patterns and formulae by which sociocultural ideals and concepts are transmitted. As a ""bridge course,"" Africana Folklore is specifically designed for students not certified in CUNY reading and writing."SATISFIES FLEXIBLE CORE- WORLD CULTURES & GLOBAL ISSUES
Pre- or Corequisite
034701
Liberal Arts
Yes
Department(s)
Credits
Minimum
3
Max
3
Components
Name
Lecture
Contact Hours
3