Undergraduate Programs

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.


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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.


Advising and Academic Support

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Departmental Advising and Support

Scholarships and Awards

Learn about ways to apply for funding through the Folklore and Public Culture Program.

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Electrochem PNW 2025
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Consortium of Oregon Diversity and Equity Scholars (CODES) Conference
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Consortium of Oregon Diversity and Equity Scholars (CODES) Conference Sep 26 Straub Hall
19th Annual Rennard Strickland Lecture with Amy Bowers Cordalis
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19th Annual Rennard Strickland Lecture with Amy Bowers Cordalis Sep 30 William W. Knight Law Center
Uncovering Oregon History with the Chinese Diaspora Project
Oct2
Uncovering Oregon History with the Chinese Diaspora Project Oct 2 Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Department of History: Fall Get-Together
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Department of History: Fall Get-Together Oct 3 McKenzie Hall
Unlocking Graduate Student Career Resources
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Unlocking Graduate Student Career Resources Oct 8
Autumn Songs: A Korean Jazz Performance with Jordan VanHemert and Band
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Autumn Songs: A Korean Jazz Performance with Jordan VanHemert and Band Oct 9 Kalapuya Ilihi
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ELO Scholarship Student and Alumni Panel
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ELO Scholarship Student and Alumni Panel Oct 14 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall