Folklore and Fairy-Tale Studies Minor
The minor in Folklore and Fairy-Tale Studies aims to provide students with an interdisciplinary foundation in the field of folklore and fairy-tale studies. The core courses include the study of 1) Greek mythology; 2) French, German, Italian, and Russian tales; and 3) Anthropology. Together they provide a solid background to understand the history of European, African, Native American, Asian and other world traditions of myth, ritual, folklore, and fairy tale. Students appreciate the different historical, social, political, and cultural contexts in which tale telling and other cultural narratives are produced, and it also introduces them to different genres and medias in which storytelling and cultural practices occur.
A minor in Folklore and Fairy-Tale Studies can be completed with eighteen credits of coursework.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | ||
| ANT 3100 | World Cultures | 3 |
| CLA 2000 | Greek Mythology | 3 |
| Select two from the following three courses: | 6 | |
| Chinese Mythology and the Supernatural | ||
| Understanding the Fairy Tale | ||
| Italian Fairy Tales | ||
| Electives * | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following list: | 6 | |
| Lost Cities and Ancient Civilizations | ||
| Understanding Africa: Past, Present and Future | ||
| Native Americans | ||
| Medea in African American Literature | ||
| Further Studies in Mythology | ||
| Children’s and Young Adults' Literature: Writing about Texts | ||
| Topics in German Studies | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Courses that share the learning objectives of the minor and that are not listed here may count towards the minor. Please consult with the CMLLC undergraduate advisor about available courses each semester.