Quote by Alan Dundes

I have a great advantage over many of my colleagues inasmuch as my students bring with them to class their own personal knowledge of national, regional, religious, ethnic, occupational, and family folklore traditions.

I have a great advantage over many of my colleagues inasmuch

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, likely a teacher or educator, believes that their students possess a unique advantage in their learning process. The advantage stems from the fact that students come to class with their own diverse and valuable knowledge of various folklore traditions related to nationality, region, religion, ethnicity, occupation, and family. This personal knowledge serves as a valuable resource and can enhance the learning experience by providing different perspectives, cultural insights, and deeper understanding of the subject matter.

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Knowledge

By Alan Dundes

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