Module #1 Introduction to Folklore Defining folklore, its significance, and its relevance in modern times
Module #2 The Origins of Folklore Exploring the historical roots of folklore and its evolution over time
Module #3 Cultural Contexts:An Overview Understanding the concept of cultural contexts and their impact on folklore
Module #4 Folklore in Indigenous Cultures Examining the folklore of indigenous peoples around the world
Module #5 African Folklore:Ancestors and Ancestral Spirits Delving into the rich folklore of African cultures, focusing on ancestors and ancestral spirits
Module #6 Folklore in Asian Cultures Exploring the diverse folklore traditions of Asia, including China, Japan, and India
Module #7 European Folklore:Fairy Tales and Legends Analyzing the classic fairy tales and legends of Europe, such as Grimms Fairy Tales
Module #8 The Folklore of the Americas Investigating the folklore of the Americas, including Mesoamerican and Native American traditions
Module #9 Mythology and Folklore Examining the relationship between mythology and folklore, with a focus on Greco-Roman and Norse mythologies
Module #10 Folklore and Religion Exploring the intersection of folklore and religion, including the role of myth and ritual
Module #11 Folklore in Modern Media Analyzing the representation of folklore in modern media, such as film, literature, and video games
Module #12 Folklore and Identity Investigating the role of folklore in shaping cultural identity and community
Module #13 Folklore and Gender Examining the representation of gender in folklore, including feminist and queer perspectives
Module #14 Folklore and Power Exploring the use of folklore as a tool of social control and resistance
Module #15 Folklore and Place Investigating the relationship between folklore and place, including the role of landscape and environment
Module #16 Folklore and Material Culture Analyzing the role of material culture in folklore, including artifacts and objects
Module #17 Folklore and Performance Examining the role of performance in folklore, including music, dance, and storytelling
Module #18 Folklore and Education Investigating the role of folklore in education, including its use in teaching and learning
Module #19 Folklore and Psychology Analyzing the psychological aspects of folklore, including the role of the human psyche
Module #20 Folklore and Anthropology Examining the relationship between folklore and anthropology, including ethnographic perspectives
Module #21 Folklore and Literature Investigating the intersection of folklore and literature, including the use of folklore in fiction
Module #22 Folklore and Film Analyzing the representation of folklore in film, including horror and fantasy genres
Module #23 Folklore and Digital Media Examining the role of folklore in digital media, including video games and online communities
Module #24 Folklore and Cultural Heritage Investigating the role of folklore in cultural heritage, including preservation and conservation
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Folklore in Cultural Contexts career
