Oral Traditions into Literature
Y20.6209
Credit:
The Paul McGhee Division
Many cultures depend on oral poetry or narrative for the knowledge that is broadly called "literary." Students examine the cultural contexts and performance aspects of various oral traditions and the implications of their transformation into written literature. Native American, African, South American, Caribbean, and Celtic storytelling traditions may be explored.
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