Maricopa Community Colleges  ENH294   19972-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  12/10/96  
ENH294      19972-20015 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Folkloric Awareness
Study of folklore focusing on oral folklore and folk tales, exploring the impact of folklore in American society and showing classroom applications. Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References:   EDU294
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ENH294   19972-20015 Folkloric Awareness
1. Define folklore and folk groups. (I)
2. Identify five different types of folk groups. (I)
3. Describe the various types of oral folklore, using specific examples to show how these types function in a culture. (II)
4. Compare and contrast the various types of oral folklore. (II)
5. Research and report on three major folk tale types. (III)
6. Analyze the relationship between folk tales, folk songs and ballads. (II, III)
7. Demonstrate the ability to relate proverbs, riddles, myths, legends, and folk tales in an authentic manner. (II, III)
8. Describe customary folklore and traditions and show how they influence folk tales. (IV)
9. Explain how to research folklore for classroom use. (V)
10. Define three ways that folklore can be used to impart a lesson, a value, and/or knowledge. (V)
11. Define lesson objectives for a teaching unit and identify two folk tales to meet those objectives. (V)
12. Create a classroom lesson or activity and show where folklore can be used to achieve desired teaching and/or learning objectives. (V)
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ENH294   19972-20015 Folkloric Awareness
    I. Introduction
        A. Defining Folklore
        B. Defining Folk Groups
        C. Identifying Types of Folk Groups
      II. Types of Oral Folklore
          A. Proverbial Lore
          B. Riddles
          C. Rhymes
          D. Myths
          E. Legends
          F. Folk Tales
          G. Folk Songs
          H. Ballads
          I. Folk Music
        III. Analyzing Folk Tales
            A. Characteristics of Indo-European Folk Tales
            B. Using the Type-Index and the Motif-Index
            C. Animal Tales and Fables
            D. Ordinary Folk Tales
            E. Jokes and Anecdotes
            F. Tall Tales
            G. Formula Tales
            H. Relationship Between Folk Tales, Folk Songs and Ballads
          IV. Customary Folklore and Traditions
              A. Superstitions
              B. Customs
              C. Folk Dances
              D. Folk Games
              E. Folk Crafts and Art
              F. Folk Costumes
              G. Folk Foods
              H. Influence of Customary Folklore and Traditions on Folk Tales
            V. Using Folklore in the Classroom
                A. Value of Incorporating Folklore in a Classroom Setting
                B. Researching Folklore for Classroom Use
                C. Creating Lessons That Use Folklore
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