ASIA 3860

Students will critically analyze the diversity and changing forms of folklore and folk customs in South Asia. They will look at how and why folklore impacts the culture and the everyday lives of people in South Asia, including Indigenous peoples. Students will critically examine the various genres of folklore, including narrative, oral, expressive, ceremonial, and customary genres. They will also look at performance traditions, including music and dance, as well as folk life, including folk art and crafts. This course is cross-listed with LANC 3860. Students may earn credit for only one of these courses.