SPANISH 156 COURSE OUTLINE Name of Course: Hispanic Folklore Instructor: Dr. Jorge A. Santana, Units: 3.0 Catalogue description: A survey of the diverse means of Hispanic Folklore expression with emphasis placed on literary readings concerned with legends, superstitions and old folk tales. The course will cover the three Spanish-speaking areas (Spain, Latin America, and the Southwestern USA). Required background experience: Upper division standing Expected outcome: a. Acquire a basic understanding of culture as it is reflected through diverse "popular" modes of expression: legends, folktales, myths, etc. b. An understanding of the more common folkloric expressions as they have originated from Spain and have evolved in the Hispanic world. c. Discern folkloric expression that originated in precolombian epochs. d. Awareness of value, durability and importance of folklore in the Hispanic Culture. e. Develop techniques for collecting folklore. Texts: (1) Santana, Jorge A. La adivinanza a través de 500 años. Sacramento: Spanish Press, 1992. (2) Santana, Jorge A. "Hispanic Folk Reader" 2001. Method used: Course is basically a lecture-discussion course. The course will begin with an overall theoretical view of culture expression in the Hispanic World with practical examples provided for the different types of folklore. Secondly, class texts will provide a common source for study of folklore. Thirdly, the course will deal with fieldwork and/or outside research activities. A summary of these activities will be presented to the class. Tests: Three mid-term exams will be given dealing with the theoretical aspects of the course. The final will consist of the fieldwork report for a total of 400 points Grading Policy: Based on 100% Updated: August 19, 2003 - jas