In this course, we read, discuss, and write about some of the many
kinds of folk stories found throughout the world.  The course fills
the intensive writing requirement of the COAS, so the major
evaluation criteria are attached to writing assignments.  There will
be some attention given to reviewing rules of grammar and good
writing.  Students should expect to read the equivalent of a book
every two weeks; however, the readings are mostly collections of
narrative rather than analytical essays.  Typically we shall examine
collections of Norwegian folktales, American urban legends, ancient
Greek fables, as well as a few other kinds of narrative, such as
Native American myths, contemporary jokes, or personal narratives.

Fulfills COAS Arts and Humanities