Introduction To Folklore Studies (Winter 2026)
Introduction To Folklore Studies (Winter 2026)
Course Modules
Module 1: Discovering Folklore; Oral Poetry (January 5-27)
Module 1: Discovering Folklore; Oral Poetry (January 5-27)
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Discussion TopicModule 1 all-class discussion - Discovering Folklore Module 1 all-class discussion - Discovering FolkloreScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicModule 1, week 1 reading & lecture topics schedule Module 1, week 1 reading & lecture topics scheduleScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicText variants and "texture" of mummers rhymes in Ballymenone (6-minute excerpt) Text variants and "texture" of mummers rhymes in Ballymenone (6-minute excerpt)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicInterview, collect & analyze text, texture, & context Interview, collect & analyze text, texture, & contextScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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QuizOnline Quiz 1 Online Quiz 1Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion Topic1/11 Graded online discussion: Film, Henry Glassie Field Work 1/11 Graded online discussion: Film, Henry Glassie Field WorkScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicModule 1, Week 2 Reading and Lecture Topics Schedule Module 1, Week 2 Reading and Lecture Topics ScheduleScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicGraded discussion: Comparative study of a proverb Graded discussion: Comparative study of a proverbScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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QuizOnline Quiz 2 Online Quiz 2Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicDiscussion, global folksong traditions Discussion, global folksong traditionsScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicModule 1, Week 3 Reading and Lecture Topics Schedule Module 1, Week 3 Reading and Lecture Topics ScheduleScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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QuizOnline Quiz 3 Online Quiz 3Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicJan 23-25 Weekend Movie Discussion: Alan Lomax collects folksongs in UP Michigan & Wisconsin (24 minutes) Jan 23-25 Weekend Movie Discussion: Alan Lomax collects folksongs in UP Michigan & Wisconsin (24 minutes)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicSunday, Jan 25 - Share your plans for Field Assignment #1 (oral poetry) Sunday, Jan 25 - Share your plans for Field Assignment #1 (oral poetry)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicModule 1, Week 4: Meanings and Identities of oral poetry Module 1, Week 4: Meanings and Identities of oral poetryScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
Module 2: Introduction to Folk Narrative - Legends (Feb 1-20)
Module 2: Introduction to Folk Narrative - Legends (Feb 1-20)
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Discussion TopicWeek 5 (Feb 2-6) Legends: memorable, re-tellable, believable stories. Traditional motifs and types. Week 5 (Feb 2-6) Legends: memorable, re-tellable, believable stories. Traditional motifs and types.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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QuizOnline Quiz 5 Online Quiz 5Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicWeek 6 (Feb 9-13) Legend, belief, & experience Week 6 (Feb 9-13) Legend, belief, & experienceScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicGraded discussion: Legends, motif analysis Graded discussion: Legends, motif analysisScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicGraded discussion: Legends interview + motif analysis Graded discussion: Legends interview + motif analysisScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicWeek 7 (Feb 16-20) Reality : Fantasy :: Legend : Folktale Week 7 (Feb 16-20) Reality : Fantasy :: Legend : FolktaleScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicGraded discussion, "urban" legends Graded discussion, "urban" legendsScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicGraded discussion, lumberjack stories = legends or folktales? Graded discussion, lumberjack stories = legends or folktales?Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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QuizOnline Quiz 6 Online Quiz 6Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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QuizTake-Home Midterm 2, Legends (no in-person class today!) Take-Home Midterm 2, Legends (no in-person class today!)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
Module 3: Introduction to Folktales (Feb 22-Mar 13)
Module 3: Introduction to Folktales (Feb 22-Mar 13)
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Discussion Topic(transition to Module 3) Watch the weekend movie: Golden Horse, post to online discussion by Monday evening (transition to Module 3) Watch the weekend movie: Golden Horse, post to online discussion by Monday eveningScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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PageTypes of the Folktale (excerpts from ATU Index) Copy Types of the Folktale (excerpts from ATU Index) CopyScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicWeek 8 (Feb 23-27) Classic Folktale Types Week 8 (Feb 23-27) Classic Folktale TypesScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicWeekend movie: Soldier Jack (rent on Amazon, $1.99) Weekend movie: Soldier Jack (rent on Amazon, $1.99)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicWeek 9 (Mar 2-6): Folktale Narrators Week 9 (Mar 2-6): Folktale NarratorsScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicGraded discussion: Folktale "textures" Graded discussion: Folktale "textures"Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion Topic3/4 graded discussion, propose a folktale for Field Assignment 3 3/4 graded discussion, propose a folktale for Field Assignment 3Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion Topic3/5 Graded in-class discussion: Telling folktales 3/5 Graded in-class discussion: Telling folktalesScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Discussion TopicWeek 10 (Mar 9-13) Who are the folk? Why study folklore Week 10 (Mar 9-13) Who are the folk? Why study folkloreScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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QuizTake-Home Midterm 3: Folktales Take-Home Midterm 3: FolktalesScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete