Why Study Folklore and Public Culture?
Courses in folklore and public culture cover an extensive range of interdisciplinary topics including cultural heritage, ethnicity, subcultures, popular culture, performance, gender, film, religion, public folklore, and issues of diversity and globalization. Graduates bring their cultural knowledge and experience into professional positions such as archivists, editors, arts and humanities consultants, museum curators, festival planners, and into public and private agencies as educators.
Major in Folklore and Public Culture
The Folklore and Public Culture Program offers a bachelor of arts and an undergraduate minor.
Get Real-World Experience
Students in the Folklore and Public Culture Program can expand their skills through study abroad programs and other experiential learning opportunities. Learn more about alumni careers and find resources to help you take the next steps.
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Scholarships and Awards
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