In my introductory course, anthropology 160, the forms of folklore, I try to show the

Image, In my introductory course, anthropology 160, the forms of folklore, I try to show the

In my introductory course, Anthropology 160, the Forms of Folklore, I try to show the students what the major and minor genres of folklore are, and how they can be analyzed.

—Alan Dundes

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Image, Future orientation is combined with a notion and expectation of progress, and nothing is impossible.

Image, Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

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Image, Americans do believe in progress and there is almost certainly a kernel of truth in the joke.

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Image, Americans often have trouble enjoying the present moment.

Image, Polls are frequently taken to try to tease out or determine likely directions and trends

Image, Their term project consists of a fieldwork collection of folklore that they create by

Image, Life, it seems, is nothing if not a series of initiations, transitions, and incorporations.

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Image, My academic identity is that of a folklorist, and for many years I have taught only folklore courses.

Image, Americans have a penchant for the future and tend to disregard the past.