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A History of Folklore: Online Course

— Posted on 19th September 2024

A History of Folklore: an online course from The Folklore Society

Ever wondered where ‘folklore’ comes from? Who were the founders of our subject and how does their influence still shape what folklorists do today? Where are folklore studies going now?

Then come and join in a new 10-week A History of Folklore course run by The Folklore Society in partnership with Oxford Continuing Education, with course tutors Prof. David Hopkin and Dr Paul Cowdell:

  • add depth to your folklore research/practice
  • learn from experts
  • join the thriving community of folklore enthusiasts

Weekly online lectures start Thursday 23 January 2025, 14:00-15:00 GMT, and continue until Thursday 27 March.

Cost: £285 plus optional £30 to gain academic credits (CATS).

Further details and booking here: https://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/courses/a-history-of-folklore

Other courses in folklore studies are available: more details here

Image: Line-up of Hobby Horses at Sidmouth Festival, 2019; photo via Wikimedia Commons