ENGH 681: Advanced Topics in Folklore Studies

ENGH 681-001: Folklore Theory and History
(Spring 2026)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T

Angel Cabrera Global Center 1306B

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Section Information for Spring 2026

Folklore Theory and History introduces theories and approaches that are central to the practice of folklore and encourages students to start to think of themselves as professional folklorists. The class examines not only what folklore is, but also how it emerged and developed as an academic discipline since the late 19th century. The course introduces the wide variety of work that folklorists do in both academic and public sector settings. The course offers a comprehensive overview of the history and theory of the discipline, contemporary approaches to folklore study and collection, and current theoretical developments in the field.

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Pathways to Folklore Scholarship introduces theories and approaches that are central to the practice of folklore. We will consider not only what folklore is, but also how it emerged and developed as an academic discipline since its inception in the late 19th century. Pathways to Folklore Scholarship will also introduce you to the wide variety of work that folklorists do in academic and public sector settings. Read More >>

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Explores advanced folklore and folklife topics such as bodylore, sense of place, festival, folk drama, and folk narrative studies. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by English. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 12 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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