Minor: Folklore and Traditional Arts

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 18

GPA requirements to earn minor: None.

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward minor: C-

Other requirements: A minimum of 9 credit hours must be completed at the University of Maine.

Contact Information: Kreg Ettenger, 112B S. Stevens Hall, (207)581-1840, folklife@maine.edu

Folklore encompasses a vast range of human stories and information transmitted through traditional means, including folktales, myths and epics; ballads, folk songs and other musical forms; traditional dance, theatre and other performance; and folk art and decorative arts, as well as belief systems connected to these forms. The study of folklore draws upon theories and methods from several fields while also having its own unique interdisciplinary perspective. This minor is designed to appeal to a broad range of students, including social science majors interested in cultural expression, and students in the arts and humanities who wish to deepen their understanding of the cultural aspects of their fields.

Required Courses (3 credits)

ANT 221 - Introduction to Folklore Credits: 3

Folklore Electives (3-9 credits)

One to three courses must come from folklore-related classes, including:

ANT 330 - The U.S. Folk Experience Credits: 3
ANT 422 - Folklore of Maine and The Maritime Provinces Credits: 3
ANT 426 - Native American Folklore Credits: 3
ANT 431 - Folklore, the Environment and Public Policy Credits: 3

General Electives (6-12 credits)

Up to four courses may come from the following list:

ANT 102 - Introduction to Anthropology: Diversity of Cultures Credits: 3
ANT 120 - Religions of the World Credits: 3
ANT 425 - Recorded Interviewing Techniques and Methods Credits: 3
ANT 430 - Who Owns Native Cultures? Credits: 3
ARH 100 - Art and Human Experience Credits: 3
ARH 155 - Art and Visual Culture in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds Credits: 3
ARH 270 - Topical Survey in History of Art Credits: 3
ARH 361 - Topics in Art History Credits: 3
CLA 202 - Mythology of the Ancient Near East, North Africa and Greece Credits: 3
CLA 400 - Hero: Myth and Meaning Credits: 3
CMJ 106 - Storytelling Credits: 3
CMJ 119 - Humor and Diversity in the U. S. Credits: 3
CMJ 366 - Speech Play and Performance Credits: 3
DAN 266 - Dance History Credits: 3
ENG 131 - The Nature of Story Credits: 3
ENG 229 - Topics in Literature Credits: 3
ENG 243 - Topics in Multicultural Literature Credits: 3
ENG 342 - Native American Literature Credits: 3
HTY 338 - Everyday Life in America, 1600-1850 Credits: 3
HTY 427 - Vikings! Credits: 3
HTY 433 - Greek and Roman Mythology Credits: 3
MUL 101 - The Art of Listening to Music: Elements Credits: 3
MUL 150 - Rock’n Roll and other 20th Century Music Credits: 3
NAS 102 - Introduction to Wabanaki Culture, History and Contemporary Issues Credits: 3
NAS 201 - Topics in Native American Studies Credits: 1-3
PHI 105 - Introduction to Religious Studies Credits: 3
THE 111 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3
THE 300 - Introduction to Performance Studies Credits: 3
THE 460 - Theatre History Credits: 3
Courses other than those listed require approval from the Minor Coordinator. Three credits may also come from independent study or internship courses, including those in the student’s major, with prior approval. Two courses may overlap with the student’s major.
BIO 205 - Field Natural History of Maine Credits: 4