Module #1 Introduction to Folklore Studies Defining folklore, exploring its relevance, and understanding its significance in modern society
Module #2 Theories of Folklore Examining key theories and approaches in folklore studies, including functionalism, structuralism, and performance theory
Module #3 Ritual and Performance Analyzing the role of ritual and performance in folklore, including festivals, ceremonies, and other communal events
Module #4 Myth and Legend Exploring the power of myth and legend in shaping social identity, including the role of heroes, monsters, and Tricksters
Module #5 Folk Narrative and Storytelling Examining the art of oral storytelling, including folktales, fairy tales, and personal narratives
Module #6 Folk Music and Dance Investigating the role of music and dance in folklore, including traditional instruments, songs, and dance styles
Module #7 Folk Art and Material Culture Exploring the significance of folk art, crafts, and material culture in shaping social identity
Module #8 Foodways and Cuisine Analyzing the role of food and drink in folklore, including traditional recipes, cooking techniques, and mealtime rituals
Module #9 Folk Medicine and Healing Examining the history and practice of folk medicine, including herbalism, spiritual healing, and other traditional health practices
Module #10 Folklore and National Identity Investigating the role of folklore in shaping national identity, including the use of folklore in nationalist movements
Module #11 Folklore and Ethnicity Exploring the significance of folklore in shaping ethnic identity, including the role of folklore in preserving cultural heritage
Module #12 Folklore and Gender Analyzing the role of folklore in shaping gender roles and expectations, including the portrayal of women and men in folklore
Module #13 Folklore and Power Dynamics Examining the ways in which folklore can be used to reinforce or challenge dominant power structures
Module #14 Folklore in the Digital Age Investigating the impact of digital technologies on folklore, including the creation and dissemination of online folklore
Module #15 Folklore and Tourism Analyzing the role of folklore in tourism, including the commodification of folklore and its impact on local communities
Module #16 Folklore and Education Exploring the role of folklore in education, including the use of folklore in teaching and learning
Module #17 Folklore and Politics Examining the ways in which folklore can be used in political discourse, including the invocation of folklore in political rhetoric
Module #18 Folklore and Psychology Analyzing the psychological significance of folklore, including the role of folklore in shaping individual and collective identity
Module #19 Folklore and Anthropology Investigating the connections between folklore and anthropology, including the use of folklore in anthropological research
Module #20 Folklore and Literary Studies Exploring the intersections between folklore and literary studies, including the use of folklore in literature and the influence of literature on folklore
Module #21 Folklore and Cultural Policy Analyzing the role of folklore in cultural policy, including the preservation and promotion of folklore in cultural institutions
Module #22 Folklore and Heritage Examining the connections between folklore and heritage, including the role of folklore in shaping cultural heritage and its impact on local communities
Module #23 Folklore and Environmentalism Investigating the role of folklore in shaping environmental attitudes and beliefs, including the significance of folklore in environmental conservation
Module #24 Folklore and Migration Analyzing the impact of migration on folklore, including the transmission and adaptation of folklore in new cultural contexts
Module #25 Folklore and Memory Examining the role of folklore in shaping collective memory, including the use of folklore in commemoration and remembrance
Module #26 Folklore and Emotions Investigating the emotional power of folklore, including the role of folklore in shaping emotional experiences and responses
Module #27 Folklore and Rituals of Passage Exploring the significance of folklore in rituals of passage, including birth, coming of age, marriage, and death
Module #28 Folklore and Taboo Analyzing the role of taboo in folklore, including the prohibition and transgression of certain practices and behaviors
Module #29 Folklore and Humor Examining the use of humor in folklore, including the role of irony, satire, and absurdity in folk narratives and performances
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Folklore, Ritual, and Social Identity career
