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民俗学 | The Study of Folklore (edX)

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民俗学 | The Study of Folklore (edX)

This course will concentrate on some of the basic categories of folklore such as myths, folktales, folk festivals, ballads and folksongs. It will be taught in Mandarin.

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This eleven-week course will provide students with the basic knowledge of folklore, including its history, classification, function, and value. Coursework will include videos, readings, and an assignment of collecting 20 items of folklore. There will also be a final exam.

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