AHCP112
The Folklore of Scotland
This course contextualizes the traditional life of the people of Scotland by examining local words, phrases, customs, festivals, superstitions, popular beliefs, folktales, legends, and other aspects of folk culture.
Using the methodology of contemporary folkloristics, we will explore the practical, functional cultural characteristics that are beneath the surface and can seem insignificant. Though we’ll concentrate on the lore of pre-industrial Scotland, we will also cover contemporary traditions of the Scottish people.
| Section | Sessions | Dates | Time | Campus | Instructor(s) | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHCP112-VA1121 | 6-Wed | Jan 11–Feb 15 | 6:30–8:20 pm | Van | Antone Minard |
$160 ($104 for adults 55+) | Close |
This course is part of the following program(s):
What will I learn?
We will examine the following topics and questions:
- Week 1 - Introduction and folk speech (language vs. dialect, Scots’ English expressions, Gaelic and English proverbs, children's rhymes, and other verbal lore)
- Week 2 - Superstition and folk belief, folk medicine, and traditional healing
- Week 3 - The Gaelic otherworld: Fairies and other supernatural creatures and traditions from Scottish lore
- Week 4 - Folk narrative: Legend, folktale, and joke
- Week 5 - Food ways and holiday traditions
- Week 6 - Folk song and folk music, contemporary lore, Scotland on the Internet, conclusion
How will I learn?
- Lectures
- Discussion (may vary from class to class)
- Papers (applicable only to certificate students)
Who should take this course?
This course is for anyone who is interested in the history and culture of Scotland.
How will I be evaluated?
(For certificate students only)
Your instructor will evaluate you based on an essay you will complete at the end of the course. You will receive a grade of “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory.”
Textbooks and learning materials
Reading material (if applicable) will be available in class.