Heritage and Culture - Concentration in Folklore (BA)
School:
Cape Breton University
Faculty:
School of Arts and Social Sciences
Degree:
Bachelor
Field of Study:
Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Description:
Students majoring in folklore take preparatory courses in the discipline, introducing students to fundamental concepts, issues, and methods in the discipline of folklore. Students have opportunities to conduct their own fieldwork projects, engaging with ethical issues while developing skills in interviewing, observation, archival and library research, analysis, and synthesis in writing.
CBU’s program specializes in folklore of the Atlantic provinces, offering courses such as Cultural Heritage of Cape Breton and Folklore of Atlantic Canada, while providing a broader perspective and ample opportunity for cross-cultural comparison in courses such as Folklife Studies: Regional Ethnology; Oral Literature: Storytelling and Other Verbal Genres; Urban Legend; Vernacular Architecture; Food and Culture; and Gender in Traditional and Informal Culture.
Five Grade 12 advanced or academic courses including English, with an overall average of at least 60%. Students may substitute one Grade 12 open course for one advanced or academic course except where a particular course is specified.
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
