Folklore Studies Minor

Overview

All types of folklore – agricultural and industrial, rural and urban – are important in society. Folklore studies students will graduate with an understanding of the historical relevance and present importance of folklore.

This 19-hour folklore/folklife program involves the examination and analysis of traditional expressive culture in all its forms, including oral, customary, and material.

Classes

• Introduction to Folklore
• Field Research/Oral HistoryTechniques
• Folk Literature
• Folk Music
• Folk Art
• Material Culture
• Regional Cultural Geography & History
• Directed Folklore Study
• The Art of Storytelling
• Folklore Application
• Preserving Appalachian Culture

Career Opportunities

A folklore studies specialization poises the student for graduate studies and professional involvement in such areas as preservation, archiving, teaching, curating, historical park and museum management, entertainment, and storytelling.

Mission Statement

A folklore studies specialization prepares the student for graduate studies and professional involvement in such areas as preservation, archiving, teaching, curating, historical parks management, museum interests, entertainment, and storytelling. This interdisciplinary academic minor can be attached to most liberal arts majors.